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St. Charles man charged in crash that killed Geneva couple
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (143+ words) A St. Charles man is being charged in the deaths of a Geneva couple in a crash last September in Geneva. The Kane County State's Attorney's Office says 20-year-old Charles T. Rodgers is charged with reckless homicide, reckless driving, unlawful possession…...
Lawmakers grill Department of Corrections after audit shows dozens of failures
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1349+ words) Illinois lawmakers say the Illinois Department of Corrections must fix a slew of errors that were revealed in a recent audit. The audit found the department allows people to take a vacation day but show up to work on the…...
Kendall County sheriff's office opens youth academy applications
1+ week, 6+ day ago (92+ words) WSPYnews. com The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for its 2026 Law Enforcement Youth Academy. The program is open to teens ages 14 to 18 and is designed to give students a closer look at law enforcement and emergency services....
Hinckley appoints new village clerk
2+ week, 4+ day ago (160+ words) wspynews. com The Village of Hinckley has a new hand at the helm of its administrative records. Jennifer Klambauer was appointed as the new village clerk during last week's regular board meeting. Klambauer will serve the municipality as a full-time…...
Sheridan man arrested after fleeing traffic stops in Plano and Sandwich
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (243+ words) WSPYnews. com A Sheridan man is under arrest after allegedly fleeing traffic stops in Sandwich and Plano last week. The Plano Police Department says its officers arrested 40-year-old Ryan W. Campbell during a traffic stop in the area of Ashe and…...
Remains Found in Mokena Identified as Missing Joliet Man
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (97+ words) A Sheridan man is under arrest after allegedly fleeing traff" The new water commission that will serve the communities of " The Joliet Police Department says remains found on March 24 in Mokena are those of a missing Joliet man. Terhan F. Gordon…...
Fatal Shooting in Crete
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (174+ words) wspynews. com The Will County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 1 a. m. on March 29th. Officers responded to a large fight and a possible shooting near 27000 South State Line Road in Crete. Deputies arrived and found a large…...
Grundy Sheriff's Office Releases St. Patrick Day Enforcement Results
3+ week, 2+ day ago (209+ words) WSPYnews. com The Grundy County Sheriff's Office has released their St. Patrick's Day enforcement campaign results. The enforcements were from March 13 through early March 23. Two people were arrested for DUI. Deputies also issued 10 speeding citations and several additional violations, including…...
Area Police Chief Named 2026 Chief of the Year
3+ week, 3+ day ago (168+ words) WSPYnews. com Current Shorewood Police Department Chief Phil Arnold has been named the Illinois Association Chiefs of Police 2026 Chief of the Year. The honor recognizes Chief Arnold's outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication, and continued commitment to advancing the profession of law…...
Channahon Police Award Officer of the Year
3+ week, 4+ day ago (181+ words) WSPYnews. com Grundy Veteran's Assistance Commission Superintendent Ken Buck spoke with WCSJ t" The Village of Mazon is getting a new Water Treatment Plant. Grundy County Devel" Channahon Police Officer Catherine Price was named the 2026 Officer of the Year Award…...