Authorities say a farm machinery malfunction sprayed burning lubricant on a cornfield, causing Sunday afternoon fire west of St. Charles; authorities urge residents to be aware of dry conditions, be careful when burning leaves.
The drawing appears to be of bombs falling through the sky toward the ground, police say.
The following information was supplied by the Geneva Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Batavia Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Here's a roundup of recent bizarre and quirky police report items from the area.
The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.
State's Attorney Joe McMahon: “We take such threats to public officials seriously and we will prosecute them appropriately.”
Thankfully, no one had to be transported by ambulance from the scene of Thursday's crash.
Victim is offered $100 for license plates, then receives a letter from the Illinois Tollway for toll violations of $111.25.
If you have information about this or any other crime in Batavia, please contact the Batavia Police Department at 630-879-2840.
Child's mother admits to lightly slapping the child but tells police its was the complainant who became confrontational and threatening.
Parent called school district about questionable materials in a locker, school officials said.
The Batavian's former phone number in Pennsylvania is phoned with a threat, and authorities are concerned it might be leveled at the Batavia woman.
The following information was supplied by the St. Charles Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
"Charges are pending against two adults who allegedly hosted the party," a police report says.
The following information was supplied by the Kane County State's Attorney's Office. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
No gun is displayed during the heist early Sunday evening robbery at Subway, 570 S. Randall Road.
Shaking might have been caused by a quarry blast.
Route 47 between I-90 and Timber Ridge Road is closed around 6 p.m. Saturday and reopened at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013.
Driving-under-the-influence charges reported in the week prior to Nov. 2 in Patch towns throughout the west suburbs.
A new video shows how our area has become a "heroin highway" for the country.
The Kane Forest Preserve Plans plans controlled burns throughout the area this fall.
Here's a roundup of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
The facility is shared with Norris Recreatonal Center and authorities have no way of knowing who brought in the bullet.
Miscellaneous reports reported by Geneva police during the week prior to Oct. 28, 2013.
The driver is charged with driving on a suspended license, but prosecutors would not authorize a drug charge because neither the driver nor the passenger claim the heroin is theirs.
The man made off with an undetermined amount of cash.
Patch has created an interactive map to show you which homes to avoid on Halloween this year.
The theft occurs during Sunday's collectibles show at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
Jerome B. McCauley must post at least 10 percent — or $100,000 — to secure his release from jail.
The driver of a vehicle and a Big Rock Elementary School bus driver were injured in a crash around 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013.
Burglaries most likely happened between 10 p.m. Oct. 20 and 5 a.m. Oct. 21.