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Police say Yorkville man arrested after found wearing body armor, making threats
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (179+ words) A Yorkville man is facing multiple charges for allegedly making threats to harm people while wearing body armor and carrying a firearm. William Simpson Jr. , 54, is charged with one felony for aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon and two misdemeanor…...
Elgin Police call off Fox River water rescue search for man officers say was armed with a "large knife
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (230+ words) (Shaw Local News Network) Elgin police ended search efforts Saturday afternoon for a man they alleged "interfered with railroad operations" downtown and then ran into the Fox River with a knife. About 10: 52 a. m. Friday, Elgin officers responded to the area of…...
Oswego police, Kendall County Sheriff's Office participating in Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (73+ words) Shaw Local Oswego police, Kendall County Sheriff's Office participating in Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Oswego Police Department and Kendall County Sheriff's Office are working to get impaired drivers off the…...
Judge faults crime lab over DNA testing in case linked to Joliet mass shooting
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (714+ words) A sign for the Will County Courthouse in Joliet seen on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Felix Sarver) A Will County judge found a crime lab violated her court order regarding DNA testing in a case linked to a Joliet mass shooting but…...
Elgin police pause Fox River water rescue search for man with knife, efforts to resume Saturday
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (274+ words) Elgin police are on the lookout for a man they alleged "interfered with railroad operations" downtown and then ran into the Fox River with a knife. Efforts so far have been unsuccessful, authorities said. As of 7 p. m. Friday, the search was…...
La Salle County steps up Independence Day DUI enforcement
3+ day, 36+ min ago (102+ words) Shaw Local La Salle County steps up Independence Day DUI enforcement Campaign runs through July 6 with focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers statewide La Salle County Sheriff's Office announced plans for Independence Day traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired…...
La Salle Police Department hosting National Night Out
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (216+ words) The La Salle Police Department's first-ever participation in National Night Out will be at Hegeler Park in La Salle. (Scott Anderson) The La Salle Police Department is inviting residents in the community to an evening of fun, safety and community…...
False panic alarm sounds at Crystal Lake South High
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (80+ words) Crystal Lake Police said there was a false panic alarm at Crystal Lake South High School Thursday evening. Police said they got an "activation" of the panic alarm at the high school, 1200 South Mc Henry Avenue, around 6: 11 p. m. Thursday. "Officers immediately…...
Teen charged with plotting school shooting in Plainfield remains in custody; mental health services explored
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (354+ words) River Valley Juvenile Justice Center in Joliet. (River Valley Justice Center) A 15-year-old accused of plotting a shooting at a Plainfield School District 202 school will continue to remain in custody at the River Valley Juvenile Justice Center in Joliet. During…...
Sheriff's Office, Fox Lake Police Department begin safety effort
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (209+ words) The Fox Lake Police Department, as well as the Lake County Sheriff's Office, announced plans for Independence Day traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 19 to July 6 to encompass three…...