Dates For Kendall Sheriff's 2025 Law Enforcement Youth Academy Announced

The free academy allows teens ages 14-18 to learn more about the law enforcement field.

Mustang Spins Out Of Control, Strikes 2 Cars On Route 34: Oswego PD

The driver of a Ford Mustang, a 17-year-old girl, was cited for driving too fast for conditions and improper lane usage, police said.

Oswego Police Will Step Up Distracted Driving Enforcement In April

Officers will increase enforcement for Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.

Kendall County Residents Should Join Sheriffs' Association To Strengthen Community Partnership

Sheriff Dwight Baird is encouraging residents to join the Illinois Sheriffs' Association to help support efforts at the agency.

Man Threw Metal Tool At Truck In Road Rage Incident: Oswego Police

Oswego police were initially dispatched to investigate a report of shots fired on Douglas Road.

FedEx Driver Robbed With 'Implied Weapon': Oswego PD

Oswego police are investigating the Wednesday afternoon incident as an armed robbery. The suspects remain at large, officials said.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office Modernizing Sheriff Sales Process

The sheriff's office is moving away from hosting in-person sheriff sales.

Kendall County Sheriff Launches St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Campaign

Deputies will participate in a statewide effort to "keep roads safe during one of the most celebrated drinking holidays of the year.​"

1 Hospitalized In 3-Car Crash Caused By Improper Left Turn: Oswego PD

The driver, of Montgomery, struck two cars after attempting to turn left onto Fifth Street from Route 30, police said.

Oswego Police Launch St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Campaign

Oswego police will participate in a statewide effort to "keep roads safe during one of the most celebrated drinking holidays of the year.​"

Shooting In Boulder Hill: House Stuck By Gunfire, Kendall Sheriff Said

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office believes the Saturday night shooting in the Boulder Hill neighborhood was an isolated incident.

Girl, 12, Brought Unloaded Handgun To Plank Junior High: Oswego Police

The student was charged with one felony and two misdemeanors after bringing an unloaded firearm to school, police said.

Men Wield Knife In Liquor Store Robbery: Oswego Police

It's the second armed robbery this week in Oswego. Detectives don't believe the incidents to be related, officials said.

Oswego Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Young Family Members

Brian Hulsey, 51, committed "multiple horrific sexual acts" on three children, who were all under the age of 13 at the time, officials said.

Aurora Teen Fled After Crashing Into Car In Walmart Lot: Oswego PD

An 18-year-old man was cited with a misdemeanor after he left the parking lot where he crashed into someone's car, police said.

O'Reilly Auto Parts Robbed At Gunpoint: Oswego Police

The man walked into the store, displayed a gun and stole an undisclosed amount of currency, Oswego police said.

Knife Reportedly Brandished In Oswego Area Domestic Incident: Sheriff

No physical altercation or injuries were reported in the Oswego Township altercation, officials said.

Burglars Steal Over $6K From Oswego 7-Eleven: Police

A few hours after the burglary, officers found the suspects at an Oswego hotel where the man was involved in a disturbance, police said.

X Massage Parlor Owner Voluntarily Surrenders Bodyworks License: OPD

No bodyworks business will be allowed to operate at the location for three years following the alleged prostitution incident, police said.

Car Shooting In Boulder Hill Under Investigation: Kendall Sheriff

The shooting occurred just after midnight on Saturday in the Boulder Hill neighborhood of unincorporated Kendall County.

Prostitution Alleged At Oswego Massage Parlor, 2 Arrested: Police

The Plainfield owner of X Massage, located off Route 34 in Oswego, was one of the two people taken into custody, Oswego police said.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office Chooses Employee Of Fourth 2024 Quarter

The administrative assistant was chosen for the honor as a result of her "exemplary performance."

2 Hospitalized After Driver 'Did Not See' Car in Lot: Oswego PD

The head-on collision occurred in the parking lot at 2540 Route 30, helmed by Jewel-Osco.

Oswego PD Community Service Officer Joins Kendall County Sheriff's Office

The former community service officer for the Oswego Police Department was sworn in to fill a vacancy in the correctional division.

Roadway Conditions Lead To 10 Crashes, 1 Hospitalization: Oswego PD

The Oswego Police Department took 10 reports of car crashes as a result of slick roads Thursday night.

5 Patrol Deputies Hired To Fill Vacancies At Kendall County Sheriff's Office

The new deputies were sworn in on Dec. 30 by Sheriff Dwight Baird.

Driver In 3-Car Hit-And-Run Is Caught, Cited: Oswego Police

The Aurora driver fled the scene but was located shortly after and taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries, police said.

Attached Garage With 4 Cars Catches Fire, Spreads To House: Oswego FD

The house in Bristol Township was deemed uninhabitable after a fire is believed to have started in the attached garage, officials said.

Driver Hospitalized, Charged For Suspended License In Oswego Crash: PD

The driver was charged with driving with a suspended license after he rear-ended a car Saturday in Oswego, police said.

Dodge Caught Fire After Crash With Light Pole In Oswego: Police

The malfunctioning traffic lights at Douglas Road and Route 34 were a result of a Thursday morning crash, police said.

Single-Car Crash Closes Douglas Road Intersection: Oswego Police

The traffic lights at Route 34 and Douglas Road will be nonfunctional for another 8-10 hours due to car crash from Thursday morning.

4,700 Grams Of Meth Lands Plano Man 15-Year Sentence: Weis

The man was arrested after police intercepted a FedEx package that contained 4,700 grams of methamphetamine, officials said.

New Correctional Deputy Joins Kendall County Sheriff's Office Team

The new deputy will partake in an eight-week correctional officer training program before completing 11 weeks of field training.

Oswego Man Gets 20 Years For Online Inheritance, Romance Scams

A 59-year-old Oswego resident pleaded guilty last year to 14 counts of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering charges.

Beware Of Spoofed Phone Number Claiming To Be Oswego Police: OPD

Oswego police reminded locals that officers would never call to demand money or request payments in any form.

Street Sweeper Swerves To Avoid Animal, Rolls Over: Oswego PD

The vehicle went into the grass and rolled over a ditch due to a narrow shoulder on Wolfs Crossing Road, officials said.

Westmont Restaurant Owner Killed In Oswego Crash: Police

The man, 49, was attempting to cross the street when a Toyota Prius, driven by a 17-year-old girl, crashed into him, Oswego police said.

Lisle Man Charged In Oswego Home Invasion, Sexual Assault: Police

The man entered the victim's residence on March 16 and committed sexual assault, according to police, who said the man knew the victim.

Kendall County's Comfort K-9 Snow Can Attend Your Events: Here's How

Comfort K9 Snow and his handler can attend community events with enough advance notice. The Kendall County Sheriff's Office explains how.

Longtime Kendall County Auxiliary Deputy Dies At Age 83

Robert Arvin Jr. retired from Romeoville High School and went on to work at the Kendall County Sheriff's Office from 2006 to 2020.