Author: Paul Stukel

A 54-year-old Yorkville man is in custody following an investigation by Kendal County Sheriff’s Office detectives of a burglary in March. According to police, on March 11, 2025, Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a burglary in the 5000 block of Route 126 in unincorporated Yorkville. Deputies immediately began gathering information, and the case was subsequently assigned to detectives for further investigation. Following a review of the facts and circumstances with the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office, an arrest warrant was issued for the suspect for one count of Burglary, a Class 2 Felony, and one count…

An unidentified 35-year-old man was fatally shot early Saturday morning on Aurora’s east side after what appears to be a dispute betweent the man and an acquaintance. At approximately 3:34am Saturday, Aurora Police officers responded to a report of a person with a weapon in the 400 block of Weston Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old male victim suffering from two gunshot wounds. Aurora Fire Department paramedics provided emergency medical care and transported the victim to Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased at 7:47am. Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Bureau and Evidence…

A 52-year-old Yorkville man has been arrested and charged in an alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill his former wife. The suspect has been charged with Solicitation of Murder and Solicitation of Murder for Hire, both Class X felonies. According to police, on Wednesday, the Yorkville Police Department was alerted to the plot and investigtors were able to locate the victim and arrange for her safety until the situation could be resolved. On Thursday, the Yorkville Police Investigations Division, with the assistance of Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team (CPAT), deployed an undercover police officer posing as a hitman to made…

According to multiple press reports, 14-year-old St. Charles resident Jordan Laskowski was killed in a car crash last weekend in central Indiana while returning from spring break. According to the reports, Laskowski, along with his two sisters, his mother and grandmother, was in a vehicle heading northbound on I-65 when the crash occurred. Laskowski and his sister were both ejected from the vehicle. Laskowski was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His 12-year-old sister Riley was listed in critical condition, according to police. His obituary painted the picture of a remarkable young man. “His competitive spirit…

A Streator man has been convicted of murder and attempted murder in the shooting death of 29-year-old Aurora resident Andrew Contreras in January 2021. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced yesterday that a jury has found Rodolfo Madrigal guilty of first-degree murder, a class M felony; and attempt first-degree murder, a class X felony. According to prosecutors, on the morning of January 12, 2021, Madrigal used a firearm to shoot Contreras and another man, Brandon Dlugopolski, killing Contreras. The prosecution successfully asserted that Madrigal’s intent was to kill both men. “Our sympathy goes out to the families of both…

Two Aurora men are in custody after being charges with gun and drug charges after a routine traffic stop by Kane County Sheriff’s detectives in Sugar Grove. According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 4:29pm on Friday, March 28, Kane County Sheriff’s detectives conducted a traffic stop on a gray GMC SUV at Illinois Route 47 and Finley Road for a violation that initially occurred eastbound on I-88, west of Illinois Route 47. The detectives observed the vehicle following traffic too closely along with a lane violation. Before approaching the SUV, the detectives observed…

A man is in hospital after being shot early Wednesday evening on Aurora’s west side. At approximately 5:16pm Wednesday, Aurora Police officers responded to a report of a battery in the 700 block of Spruce Street where they discovered a man suffering from a single gunshot wound. Aurora Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. No other injuries were reported during the incident. Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Bureau responded to the scene and began investigating the specific circumstances of the incident. Evidence Technicians…

A 56-year-old teacher at Neuqua Valley High School is in custody after being arrested today following an investigation into allegations that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The suspect, who lives in La Grange, has been charged with one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 1 felony, one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 felony, and one count of Grooming, a Class 4 felony. According to police, school officials informed the Naperville Police Department on March 7 that they had received an anonymous tip alleging an inappropriate relationship between the suspect and…

Update: The family of Karen Schepers has issued a statement, conveyed by the Elgin Police Department, regarding recent events leading to the discovery of her remains in a vehicle submerged in the Fox River. “We would like to thank the Elgin Police Department – especially Chief Lalley, Detectives Andrew Houghton and Matt Vartanian and retired Officer Mike Gough for their dedication to the Cold Case program that brought Karen back to us after so many years. “As we each heard the news that her car was found, time stopped while we drew an audible gasp. When it started back up…