Author: Paul Stukel

What began as a response to a house fire in the 1800 block of Ashwood Lane led Aurora police officers and firefighters to uncover a large cannabis grow operation inside the residence. On Saturday at approximately 7:23am, Aurora police and fire personnel responded to a report of a structure fire the residence on Ashwood Lane. When officers and firefighters arrived, they observed small flames near the front entrance and siding damage from the heat. The Aurora Fire Department quickly extinguished the fire before it could spread through the home. While investigating the source of the fire, firefighters observed signs of…

As social media lit up with reports of arrests being made around West Chicago by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Monday, State Senator Karina Villa (D- 25th District) went to Facebook to raise the alarm, warning residents who were fearful to stay in their homes and not answer the door without proof of a warrant. In a particularly dramatic video published to her Facebook page, Villa is shown addressing what she perceived to be ICE agents, yelling repeatedly “Not in my city! Not in my city!” “It’s very important, as allies, that we show up for each other,”…

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a Republican, passed away yesterday after fighting pancreatic cancer. He was 79 years old. Edgar first ran for Governor in 1990, winning the first of two terms in the office. Edgar defeated Steve Baer in the Republican primary and was then elected in a close race against his popular Democratic opponent, Illinois Attorney General Neil Hartigan. In Republican landslide year of 1994, Edgar defeated conservative challenger Jack Roeser in the Republican primary, and was re-elected by a wide margin carrying 101 of the state’s 102 counties in the General election against Democratic opponent, state comptroller…

An identified gang member from Aurora is in custody after a routine traffic stop resulted in police identifying a cache of illegal weapons in his vehicle. On Tuesday at approximately 5:43pm, Aurora Police Special Operations Group investigators conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado in the 0–100 block of South West Street after observing the driver commit a non-moving violation. During the stop, officers observed a loaded drum-style magazine in plain view on the center console. The driver, a 21-year-old male, and his 19-year-old male passenger were taken into custody. A search of the truck recovered: Neither occupant of…

An Oswego man convicted of sexual assault of minors has been sentenced to life in prison. Kendall County State’s Attorney Eric Weis announced yesterday that Brian Hulsey was sentenced to Natural Life in Prison last week for sexually assaulting several minor children. Hulsey was previously found guilty of six (6) counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child and one (1) count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse after a three-day trial back in February of this year. Hulsey showed no emotion after being sentenced and made no statement to the Court. Per Illinois law, Hulsey will remain in custody…

Update: The DuPage County Coroner has issued a press release indicating that the body found in mid-August in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve is indeed that of Olasinmibo “Sinmi” Abosede, a Naperville mother of five who was reported missing in July. “DuPage County Coroner Judith Lukas reports human remains found August 14, 2025, in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve have been positively identified. The deceased is Olasinmibo Adunni Abosede (“Sinmi”), a 46-year-old woman who resided in Naperville, IL. Identification was made through dental records. The cause and manner of death are pending further studies. “Our condolences go out to Sinmi…

An elderly Geneva couple died when their car was hit by an SUV Friday afternoon at the intersection of Bricher Road and Fisher Drive in Geneva. At 1:40pm Friday, Geneva Police and Fire departments, along with the Batavia Fire Department and Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District, responded to the intersection where they discovered a dark blue, 2020 BMW X3 off the roadway in a wooded brush area north of the intersection, sparking fire, and a blue, 2005 Toyota Corolla east of the intersection. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flame in the BMW. According to the preliminary investigation,…

A 22-year-old Aurora man is in hospital in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV Tuesday morning. The Aurora Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that was in the area of the crash. According to police, at approximately 10:01am Tuesday, Aurora police and fire personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at 75th Street and Commons Drive, where they found the rider in critical condition. He was transported by Aurora Fire Department paramedics and flown by helicopter to Good Samaritan Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation indicates…

A 36-year-old Chicago woman has been accused by authorities of performing sexual acts with an inmate at the St. Charles juvenile detention center in November of last year. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced yesterday that the former employee of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Phoenix Emerging Adult Career & Education (PEACE) Center has been charged with 15 counts of Official Misconduct, a Class 3 felony. Prosecutors allege that between November 11 and November 15, 2024, the defendant, in her official capacity, knowingly performed acts forbidden by law while employed as a Juvenile Justice Specialist at the facility,…

A 55-year-old Oswego man was arrested Sunday for felony driving under the influence after being found driving, allegedly drunk, despite his license being revoked for prior DUI infractions. The defendant faces charges of Aggravated DUI, a Class 2 Felony, Obstructing Identification, and Driving While License Revoked. According to police, at approximately 10:39am on Sunday, Oswego Police conducted a traffic stop near Route 31 and Century Drive. During the stop, officers arrested the defendant for driving under the influence. After the defendant was transported to the Oswego Police Department for processing, approval was obtained from the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office…