Author: Paul Stukel

The Montgomery Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in the stabbing of a pregnant mother Saturday morning. The suspect is a Hispanic male, age 39, with dark hair, estimated height between 5’4” and 5’6”, approximately 190lbs. He was last seen wearing dark pants and a dark colored jacket. Police caution that if you see the suspect, he may be armed and should not be approached. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911. According to police, on Saturday at approximately 8:30am, officers responded to the 2200 block of Jericho Road in Montgomery and discovered a…

A 25-year-old West Chicago man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in the savage murder of an 18-year-old West Chicago man in 2018. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced Tuesday that Judge Brian Telander sentenced Francisco Alvarado to forty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for his role in the 2018 murder of Luis Guerrero, 18, of West Chicago. Alvarado had previously entered a plea of guilty to one count of First-Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Kidnapping (Class X Felony). Alvarado is the last of four individuals charged in the…

Harvest season is upon us, and roadside farmstands are the place to be as autumn draws near. So, our intrepid publisher, Kevin Ketchum, got in the spirit and visited a local establishment, The Funny Farm in St. Charles (4N932 Clesen Drive) where he found some amazing fresh produce to take home. Here are some examples of what he found. (Photo credits Kevin Ketchum)

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. BLUETOOTH Hi there! My name is Bluetooth, and I’m a three-month-old kitten on the lookout for my forever family. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about me — I can’t wait to meet you!   Looking to bring lots of fun and excitement into your home?Kittens like me are the best of both…

A 17-year-old high school student was shot and killed Saturday evening at a residence in Hampshire. His alleged assailant is in custody. At approximately 11:30pm on Saturday, the Hampshire Police Department responded to a residence in the 100 block of High Street for a report of a shooting inside the residence, where they found a 17-year-old male Hampshire resident, later identified as Deegan Kirschke, suffering from a gunshot. Kirschke died at the scene. With the assistance of nearby law enforcement agencies, an investigation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Hampshire man on charges of Involuntary Manslaughter; Endangering the Life…

A 47-year-old Texas woman is in custody after being apprehended at Midway Airport with two children whom she allegedly kidnapped from their Aurora home. At 3:30pm Thursday, Aurora Police were notified of a possible kidnapping involving two children, ages 11 and 13, in the 500 block of Rosewood Avenue. Responding officers discovered that an unknown female had arrived at the residence, where the children were staying with family, and stated that she needed to take the juveniles, on their mother’s behalf, to her location out of state. The female suspect left with the children, and it was later learned that…

A 39-year-old Naperville man was killed Wednesday evening when he apparently lost control of the motorcycle he was riding and crashed into a fence on North Naper Boulevard. At approximately 10:01pm Wednesday, the Naperville Police Department and Lisle-Woodridge Fire District responded to the intersection of North Naper Boulevard and Plank Road for the report of a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Officers found a black 2016 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob on the east side of the road lying on its side with heavy damage. The operator of the motorcycle was unresponsive. The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District provided emergency medical attention to…

A body discovered in the prairie of Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve appears to be that of a 46-year-old mother of 5 from Naperville who has been missing since late last month. At approximately 1:55pm Thursday, Naperville Police Officers were called to a trailhead at the southwest corner of Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, near the intersection of 83rd Street and Chandelle Drive, for the report of a dead body discovered in the prairie. Officers arrived on scene and were led through a dense area of high grass to the body. The clothing of the deceased matched the clothing that Olasinmibo “Sinmi”…

A Batavia man will remain in custody after a judge denied his pre-trial release related to a hit-and-run incident in Warrenville Monday evening that led to a high-speed pursuit by police. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Warrenville Chief of Police Sam Bonilla announced yesterday that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for the 28-year-old suspect who has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding (a Class 4 Felony); one count of Aggravated DUI (a Class 4 Felony); and multiple Misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including DUI; Reckless Driving; Failure to…

A 28-year-old Aurora man was killed early Sunday morning when he apparently lost control of his motorcycle near Washington Junior High School in Naperville and crashed into a small retaining wall. At approximately 1:52am Sunday, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Washington Street and School Street for a report of a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle where they found a blue 2022 Yamaha motorcycle on its side with heavy damage. The operator of the motorcycle was unresponsive. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. A preliminary investigation indicated that the…