Winning time
Sarah Mahaney (black hat) of Montgomery is congratulated after crossing the finish line in the annual Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon & Half Marathon held Oct. 23 in Naperville. Her winning time was 3:01:27. More than 3,400 runners completed the races, which are sponsored by Edward-Elmhurst Health. (Photo courtesy of Edward-Elmhurst Health)

Aurora

Halloween Sex Offender Checks

Aurora’s Community Policing Unit conducted a child sex offender compliance check during trick or treating hours Oct. 31. Per Illinois statute, registered child sex offenders are not to participate in Halloween trick or treating activities. The officers visited the registered address of all 147 child sex offenders living within the City limits of Aurora and all locations were found to be in compliance. The operation utilized marked squads, plainclothes surveillance, and even cadets wearing costumes.

Aurora To Show Local Military Members Love This Holiday

The City of Aurora is reminding residents to make sure their military-bound loved ones are signed up for this season’s “Gifts From home” program.

The decades-long Aurora tradition offers residents serving in the military at home or abroad a one-pound gift box of mixed nuts along with a holiday greeting card from the community.

Families of Aurora service members should submit the following information:

• Active military member name and rank
• Complete military address as it should appear line-by-line
• Branch of service and current station
• Home address in Aurora
• Name, relationship and daytime phone of person submitting

The submission deadline is Friday, Nov. 18.

For more information, contact Aurora’s Special Events Division at (630) 256-3370 or events@aurora-il.org.

Kendall County

12th Annual Pie Auction Fundraiser

Join Senior Service Associates for a magical affair with wonderful people, exceptional food and drink, and of course the most magnificent pies ever! The 12th annual Pie Auction Fundraiser to benefit those served by Senior Services Associates, Inc. will be held on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Fox Valley Country Club, 2500 N. Rt. 25 in North Aurora.

Dinner will be served, followed by music, dancing and a live auction. Don’t forget to capture the night’s memories in the photo booth. Tickets are $42 each.

If you are interested in attending this contact Senior Services Associates, Inc. For tickets or more information call (630) 897-4035.

Deputies Offer Traffic Stop Safety Tips

Getting pulled over by a deputy can be a stressful and uncomfortable experience especially if you have never been pulled over before. What you do during the traffic stop can help make the stop safe for you and the deputy.

Here is what to do when being stopped:

• Use your turn signal and pull your vehicle over to the road side or to a safe location. In Illinois, you have the right to proceed to a public place that is well lit before pulling over.
• Remain in your vehicle, unless the deputy directs you to get out and simply comply, it is the law.
• Turn the interior light on if its dark outside and roll down your window all the way
• If you have a special communication needs and have a visor alert card in the vehicle point to your ear and the visor alert card, so the deputy knows the best way to communicate with you.
• Keep your hands in view, preferably on the steering wheel until instructed otherwise.
• Provide your license, registration, and insurance card, but do not retrieve or reach for these documents until instructed, so the deputy can safely witness your movements.
• Remain civil and answer any questions honestly. Ask any questions you may have based on what the deputy tells you. Obey legal commands from the deputy.
• If you are issued a citation and have questions regarding the citation, ask the deputy. Do not argue with the deputy and do not attempt to have the ticket resolved during the traffic stop. You will have your opportunity to plead your case if you decide to go to court.

Man held on shooting faces additional charges

An Oswego man who was shot by police last year after threatening to massacre partygoers near his home has been charged with allegedly throwing feces on a deputy and battering him.

According to Kendall County deputies, Taylor James Cano, 26, of the 300 block of S. Fordham Ave. in Aurora and formerly Oswego, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer stemming from an incident that occurred around 5:50 p.m. Nov 2 at the Kendall County jail where Cano is already in custody on charges related to the August 2015 shooting incident.

Deputies responded to the jail after a physical altercation broke out between Cano and a deputy. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Department said that during the altercation, Cano allegedly threw feces on the deputy and battered the deputy.

Cano was initially charged in August 2015, after calling 911 to report that a massacre was going to happen and that he was going to shoot himself in the street.

Oswego police reported that when officers went to Cano’s residence, they found Cano outside his home with a rifle. Cano allegedly raised the rifle toward the officers. According to the release, the man did not comply with orders from the officers who, fearing for their safety, fired at him. Cano was stuck in the torso and police gave first aid to him. The Oswego Fire Protection District took him to an area hospital for further medical attention.

In addition to two counts of attempted murder, Cano was also charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

Montgomery

Village president appointed to CMAP Board

The Chairmen of the Kane and Kendall County Boards and the mayors of Kane and Kendall counties have cooperatively appointed Montgomery Village President Matthew Brolley as the Kane and Kendall Counties representative to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Board. This appointment will run through July 1, 2019.

CMAP is the official regional planning organization for northeastern Illinois, comprised of seven counties (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will) that encompass 284 municipalities of metropolitan Chicago.  Its long-range planning includes population modeling, economics and business environment, housing issues, land use and zoning, sustainability, water resources, transportation improvements, congestion mitigation and an air quality improvement program.

President Brolley expressed his appreciation for the appointment, saying, “I am honored to be appointed to represent both Kane and Kendall Counties in CMAP’s regional planning efforts. My professional background in engineering makes me exceptionally cognizant of planning and environmental issues and the necessity of a regional approach to problem solving.  I look forward to serving on the CMAP Board as we address issues of importance to the entire area.”

Oswego

Upcoming Traffic Alerts on Illinois Route 71.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is planning to activate the new traffic light signals along Illinois Route 71 between Orchard and Wolfs Crossing roads starting November 2, 2016, weather permitting. Please use extra caution as motorists become familiar with the signals.

IDOT is also anticipating barrel removal on Route 71 on or before Nov. 14, opening up all lanes in the roadway. Oswego Police began placing a message board on the roadway starting Nov. 6, as a reminder to travel the posted speed limit.

Oswego Police will be conducting extra patrols along Route 71 once the roadway fully opens. Specifically, police will be focusing on violations involving speed, seat belts and cell phone usage.

Additionally, the public should anticipate a strong police presence enforcing safe driving in the school zone in front of Oswego High School due to a higher volume of inexperienced drivers that are in the area on a daily basis.

Sandwich

Older Adult Services offers Massage Monday program

Fox Valley Older Adult Services (FVOAS) is honored to have Dolores Matel, LMT, ESMT, Reflexologist and Reiki Master on staff to promote another program that enriches the mind, body and spirit. Matel is available Massage Mondays and Tranquil Thursdays to offer massages at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich, right across the street from the Fairgrounds. Nurturing Wellness was created to bring balance, reduce stress and allow for a time of restorative rest. Massages are usually by appointment only but there is some flexibility. Call Dolores at (815) 735-2481 or FVOAS at (815) 786- 9404.

Also for increased wellness of the mind, body and spirit, Certified Yoga Teacher, Michele O’Hara’s, is now offering Chair Yoga classes. Ms. O’Hara classes are on Wednesday’s at 10:30 a.m. at the FV Community Center. Through Chair Yoga, participants can start developing strength and balance, learn to coordinate breathing and movement and improve flexibility through simple yet relaxing postures. All programs and services are available to seniors from DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle and Bureau counties.

–Kendall County News Briefs–