Author: Paul Stukel

A 33-year-old Chicago man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to providing a lethal does of heroin/fantanyl to a Naperville man. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced Wednesday that Shawn Smith entered a plea of guilty to one count of Drug Induced Homicide, a Class X Felony, after which Judge Daniel Guerin handed down the 12-year sentence. On November 27, 2022, the victim, a twenty-three-year-old male, was found deceased in a bedroom of the family residence. An autopsy determined fentanyl, heroin, diphenhydramine and trazodone toxicity as the cause of death. The victim was prescribed trazodone.…

A 35-year-old Wheaton woman is dead after her vehicle was struck by a Ford Bronco at the intersection of South Naper Boulevard and Hobson Road in Naperville Wednesday evening. According to Naperville police, at approximately 8pm Wednesday the woman, identified as Sarah A. Jelgerhuis, was attempting to turn left from southbound Naper Boulevard towards eastbound Hobson Road when her vehicle was struck by a 2023 Ford Bronco driven by a 17-year-old female from Naperville, who was traveling northbound on Naper Boulevard. Ms. Jelgerhuis’ vehicle, a 2020 NIssan Kicks, came to rest north of the intersection, partially submerged in a pond.…

One man is ded and three others in hospital after a violent three-vehicle crash on Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora Monday afternoon. The Aurora Police Department is investigating the crash which happened around 1:00pm Monday at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Mountain Street. Preliminary details indicate that a white 2024 Nissan Kicks traveling eastbound on Mountain Street attempted to cross Farnsworth Avenue when it was struck by at least one of two northbound vehicles – a black 2008 Cadillac Escalade and a maroon 1997 Ford Explorer. The Explorer rolled over upon impact, and the male driver was pinned inside. Aurora…

An Elgin High School studuent was shot and killed after being robbed by an unidentified thief just outside the United Center in Chicago Sunday evening. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Jesse Kendall, was in Chicago to attend a concert. According to reports, Kendall and three friends were standing in the 100 block of North Wollcott Avenue just before 7pm when four individuals on bikes approached them, demanding their belongings at gunpoint. According to Kendall’s older brother Thomas, the group complied, but as the offenders began to walk away, an argument erupted between them and Kendall. According to police, during a…

Batavia police are investigating a report of a gun being fired near Randall Road Sunday evening. At approximately 8:06pm Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Randall Road for a report of shots fired. A 9-1-1 caller indicated that they heard a male and female arguing, then a possible gunshot, after which the subjects who had been arguing had fled from the scene in a vehicle. A vehicle matching the description provided by witnesses was located in the area where the incident occurred and the initial investigation found evidence indicating a firearm was discharged in the area…

It must the season. In what can only be called a bizarre incident, a suspect is in custody after what Aurora police termed an “imitation firearm” was accidentally discharged Sunday afternoon inside Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. According to a post on the APD Facebook page, at approximately 4:39pm Sunday officers responded to a report of a single shot fired inside Fox Valley Mall. Upon investigation, it was determined that the discharge, caused by an “imitation firearm,” occurred accidentally when the device fell from the suspect’s clothing and dropped to the ground. The suspect fled the scene but was quickly…

A 33-year-old Chicago man is in custody after being arrested carrying significant quantities of cocaine and a heroin/fentanyl combination. In a press release, Naperville police indicated that in early October the department received information regarding the illicit sale of narcotics on the northwest side of the city near Route 59 and Pebblewood Lane. An investigation by the Naperville Police Special Operations Group identified the suspect, who was later found to be in possession of 125 grams of suspected cocaine and 44 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl combination. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with 1 count of Unlawful Possession…

A 37-year-old Naperville woman has been charged with Reckless Homicide and related offenses in connection with a May 1st traffic crash that claimed the life of a 29-year-old motorcycle passenger, Nicole Ross. According to prosecutors, at around 5:02pm on Wednesday, May 1, a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban driven by the defendant was traveling eastbound on Butterfield Road and attempted to make a U-turn in the roadway. While turning, a 1990 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling eastbound on Butterfield Road was unable to stop and struck the driver’s side of the vehicle. The collision resulted in the driver of the motorcycle, a 30-year-old…

Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival is home to Chicagoland’s best haunted experiences. The Haunted Barn and Haunted Hayride Run September 27th through October 27th. The Haunted Barn, Curse of the Scarecrow!The Haunted Barn is a creepy maze with twists and turns and creepy characters (live actors) around every corner. The scene is set in an old abandoned barn themed “The Curse of The Scarecrow”; he’s on the loose inside the barn and out for revenge. The Scarecrow is joined by many of his sinister cohorts and they just can’t wait to meet you. The Haunted Barn is great for kids…

Kanecountyconnects. com We’re not ready for this. With winter fast approaching and Chicago expecting a La Niña weather pattern that could bring colder and snowier conditions to the Midwest, the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is taking proactive steps to keep roads safer and reduce environmental impact. The Division is using innovative deicing technology to work smarter, not harder, in preparation for the challenging months ahead. Last winter, KDOT began using Frost Solution cameras—portable, mini weather stations that provide real-time data to predict frost, snow, and ice conditions on roads. These cameras, currently leased by KDOT, offer an hourly…