Oswego, Berwyn Firefighters Honored For July 4 Heroism After Tree Fell On Camper Trailer: FD

A 47-year-old New Lenox woman was killed on the Fourth of July when a tree fell on her camper trailer in Fox Township, officials said.

Wanted DeKalb Man Who Harassed Children, Stabbed Man In Neck Arrested: Police

The 41-year-old is charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery, according to police.

Driver Intentionally Hit 2 Pedestrians, Killing 1 In Yorkville Parking Lot: Police

Police said the suspect had arranged to meet with the two victims before the intentional crash. No charges have been filed as of Monday.

Convicted Yorkville Sex Offender Fails To Register Address, Car: Police

Illinois State Police notified Yorkville officers the 49-year-old was residing in Yorkville without properly registering, officials said.

Sheriff Seeks More Information In July Crash That Killed Man, Injured Woman, Children

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the July 29 crash that killed a 49-year-old man in Little Rock Township.

Aurora Man's Threats Toward Public Official Had 'Legitimate Basis': Yorkville Police

After threatening an official who lives in Yorkville, the man was booked in the Kendall County jail on a felony charge, police said.

Man, 22, Charged With DUI In Crash That Killed 4-Year-Old, 2 Adults: State Police

The man attempted to pass several cars on Route 71 when he collided head-on with a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, police said.

4-Year-Old Among 3 Killed In Kendall County Head-On Crash: Officials

Illinois State Police said three people died after a head-on collision triggered a four-vehicle crash in Kendall County.

Man Killed In Head-On Crash ID'd: Kendall County Coroner

The man was attempting to pass another car when he collided head-on with a vehicle heading in the opposite direction, officials said.

'We Both Were In A Fit Of Rage': Yorkville Woman Shoots Boyfriend While On Probation, Prosecutors Allege

The woman, who called 911 to report her boyfriend was shot, initially told police he attacked her, then shot himself, officials said.

Woman, 31, Fatally Shoots Man In Yorkville: Police

The woman called 911 to report a man had been shot in a Yorkville residence. She was later charged with six counts of murder, police said.

Woman Dies After Tree Falls On Camper Trailer In Kendall County During Severe Weather: Sheriff

She was the sole occupant of the trailer when the tree fell on July 4, officials say.

Naked Man Accused Of Sexually, Physically Assaulting 3 Women In Downtown DeKalb

Police say they were alerted to the crime spree Thursday afternoon near the library and farmers market.

McHenry County Man Sexually Assaulted Child In Yorkville Home: Police

The investigation began after the parent of a child reported the man had come to the family's residence to work on a vehicle, police said.

Yorkville Man Grabs Guns, Dons Body Armor To Confront Unwanted Guest: Police

The 54-year-old was charged with aggravated assault and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon as a result of the incident, police said.

Murder Of Aurora Woman Missing Since 2003 Solved With Yorkville Man’s Conviction

A Yorkville man was convicted in the death of a woman, 22, who died in 2003 and was considered a missing person until 2020, officials said.

Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Crashing Into Tree Stump: Kendall Sheriff

The man was the only person involved in the crash in Little Rock Township, investigators said.

Person In Crisis Near Silver Springs State Park: Sheriff Investigation

The crisis resolved safely and peacefully, investigators said.

Woman, 74, Turns Herself In For Fatal Pedestrian Crash In 2025: Yorkville Police

The driver had alcohol in her system and had been using her cell phone at the time of the crash, investigators said.

Drunken Driver Had Loaded Gun, Cocaine In Car: Yorkville Police

Yorkville police began investigating after seeing a "suspicious vehicle" in the parking lot of a closed business, officials said.

Child Abuse Death: Sex Offender Dad Charged In Murder Of 5-Month-Old Baby

The baby, identified as Asher Larson, died a day after he was airlifted to Loyola with severe injuries.

Yorkville Man Learns Prison Sentence For Sexually Assaulting Girl: State's Attorney

The man, now 24, admitted to some of the sexual assaults, but "only to some acts and only when he himself was a minor," Weis said.

Tom Betsinger's Defense Attorney May Have Conflict Of Interest As Yorkville Alderman: Report

State's Attorney Eric Weis filed a motion saying Tom Betsinger's defense attorney may have conflicts of interest as a Yorkville alderman.

Kendall County Man Gets 7-Year Sentence For Sharing Child Pornography Images: Weis

The state's attorney said his sentence was warranted due to the nature of the crime, despite the man having no prior criminal history.

U.S. Marshals Arrest Yorkville Man Who Failed To Register As Violent Offender Against Youth: Sheriff

The 35-year-old man was taken into custody following an investigation by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office.

FBI May Step In To Help Find Teens Missing From Yorkville: YPD

About two weeks after the girls, ages 14 and 17, were last seen in Yorkville, they remain listed as missing, police said.

2 'Endangered' Teens Missing From Yorkville After Leaving Group Home: Police

Each of the girls, ages 14 and 17, has "a condition that places her in danger," according to a Silver Search post.

Sting Operation Catches 66-Year-Old Man Soliciting Sex From Teenager: Yorkville Police

The Sandwich man was charged with three felony offenses after investigators caught him during a proactive operation, officials said.

Standoff Ensues After Yorkville Man Threatens Delivery Driver, Police With Knife: YPD

During the hours-long standoff, the suspect entered and exited the house armed with a knife, threatening anyone who came near, police said.

Woman Smashes Car Windows Before Injuring Yorkville Officer: Cops

Yorkville residents called the police to report someone "actively smashing out" car windows Saturday evening, officials said.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Sandwich: Police

The fatal crash happened Thursday night in Sandwich.

'No Evidence' of Foul Play: Yorkville Police Close Case On Death Of Missing Girl, 16

Despite "great amount of misplaced speculation online," Yorkville police found no evidence of abuse or criminal activity in her death.

400 Chickens Rescued, 3 People Charged In Animal Fighting Operation: Kendall Sheriff

Detectives served a search warrant, finding 400 gamefowl and other evidence, leading to felony charges against three people, officials said.

New Details Released In Death Of Missing Yorkville Teen

Aiyana Williams went missing Monday, June 16, nearly a week before her body was found not far from her home.

Man Flees Warrant At Kendall County Courthouse, Believed To Have Left Area: Sheriff

Deputies were attempting to take the man into custody on an outstanding failure to appear warrant for domestic battery.

Plano Man Who Sexually Assaulted Children Learns Prison Sentence: Weis

The 54-year-old man was convicted earlier this summer of seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

13-Year-Old Dies After Plano Man Told Her To Make Violent, Explicit Videos: HSI

The girl, who lived in the U.K., was found unconscious by her mother shortly after a WhatsApp call with the Plano man, authorities said.

Aurora Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Semi: Kendall County Coroner

The motorcyclist was killed after he crashed into a semi in unincorporated Kendall Township, officials said.

Missing Runaway Found: Yorkville Police

Police said the teen was found safe late Wednesday.

Co-Conspirator In Yorkville Murder-For-Hire Plot Pleads Guilty: Police

An Oswego woman had a relationship with the victim's ex-husband and "chose to take an active role in the plot," Yorkville police said.