Author: Paul Stukel

The St. Charles Business Alliance and the Events Committee are excited to announce actor Chris Witaske as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade! The parade will take place in downtown St. Charles on Saturday, November 29th at 5:30pm. “I’m incredibly proud to be from St. Charles – it’s such a wonderful community that has given me so much support throughout the years,” said Witaske. “Although I now live in Los Angeles, St. Charles will always be home to me, and I’m truly honored to be part of this holiday tradition.” Witaske is a St. Charles native…

A 26-year-old Lake In The Hills man has been found guilty of murder in a 2020 road rage incident on Route 31 in Elgin. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced yesterday that a jury found Dru K. Jarvis guilty of First-Degree Murder, a Class M felony; Attempt First-Degree Murder, a Class X felony; and Armed Violence, a Class X felony. According prosecutors, early in the morning of August 22, 2020, Jarvis was a passenger in a white sedan traveling south on Route 31 in Elgin. Francisco Trujillo-Uscanga, 41, of Elgin, was also traveling south on Route 31 as…

The two individuals tragically killed in a two-car accident on I-88 Saturday evening have been identified. In a press release, the Kane County Coroner’s Office reported that the victims of the crash were Diego Nava Torres, 32 and Samantha Ortiz, 33, both from Chicago. The Coroner’s Office is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the individuals, specifically to determine their causes and manners of death. The crash occurred around 8:10pm Saturday, according to the Illinois State Police, in the westbound lanes of I-88 near Mitchel Road in North Aurora. Both individuals were transported to…

A 48-year-old Aurora man is in custody after allegedly stealing a cash register from an Oswego grocery store and subsequently fleeing from police Thursday afternoon. The suspect has been charged with burglary, theft, and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. According to police, at approximately 2:18pm Thursday, Oswego Police were dispatched to the Jewel Food Store in the 2500 block of Route 30 in Oswego, where it was reported that a man had removed a cash register from the store, broken it open in the store parking lot, and then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Officers located a…

A 19-year-old Kankakee man is in custody and has been charged with First Degree murder, among other charges, in connection with the stabbing incident in Oswego Wednesday. The Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged the suspect with eleven felony counts, including First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Concealment of Homicidal Death, Aggravated Battery, Armed Robbery, Armed Violence, Burglary. Authorities also identified the man killed in the attack as Tracey J. Land, a 52-year-old man from Bridgeview. Mr. Land was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy was conducted by the Kendall County Coroner’s Office, and the preliminary investigation…

One person is dead and two others in hospital after a freight train collided with a landscaping truck this morning in Elgin. According to authorities, at approximately 6:30am this morning, the Elgin Police and Fire Department responded to a crash involving a Union Pacific train and a vehicle at the railroad crossing at State Street north of Locust Street. The adult passenger of the vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene, while two other adults were transported to an area hospital. Elgin police have announced that there will be temporary stop signs at the railroad crossing until the conclusion of the…

One man is dead and another hospitalized after a bizarre stabbing attack early Wednesday morning at the Chick-fil-A. According to police, at approximately 5:00am Wednesday Oswego Police were called to the Chick-fil-A restaurant located in the 2700 block of Route 34 for a report of a stabbing. It was reported that the offender was still on scene and was being held down by a victim. Officers quickly arrived on scene and the offender, an adult male, was immediately taken into custody. Once the offender was secured, officers immediately began administering medical aid to the injured victim until members of the…

Yesterday, following last week’s announcement that four former and current police officers in the Campton Hills Police Department – including a former Chief of Police – have been indicted for selling firearms kept in evidence and falsifying reports to cover it up, CHPD issued its first public statement on the matter. “The Village of Campton Hills is aware of the criminal charges announced on October 16, 2025, by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office involving current and former employees of the Campton Hills Police Department. “The Village has cooperated fully with the Illinois State Police and other agencies throughout the…

Oswego police took an armed suicidal subject into custody without incident near the Sam’s Club Distribution Center in Oswego early Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:08am Wednesday, officers responded to a report of a suicidal male who had left his residence on foot with a handgun in the 300 block of Kensington Drive. The caller reported the subject was a veteran and may be aggressive toward responding officers. Officers from Oswego Police, with assistance from multiple surrounding jurisdictions, immediately established a perimeter and began a coordinated search of the area. A drone was deployed to assist in locating the subject, who…

A 16-year-old is in hospital after being shot near a park on Aurora’s East side Thursday evening. According to police, just before 5:50pm Thursday evening officers were called to the 2800 block of Village Green Drive after receiving reports of a gunshot victim near a park filled with children playing. When officers arrived, they located a 16-year-old with a gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The teen was transported to a nearby hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Multiple specialized units including APD K-9 Unit, Special Operations Group, Community Oriented Policing Unit, and Special Response Team immediately responded…