The Kendall County Emergency Management Agency (KCEMA) is hosting a Severe Weather Basic spotter training class on March 2 in Yorkville.

Aurora

Witnesses Help Nab Burglary Suspect

Thanks in part to a witness giving police information, Aurora police secured a felony burglary charge against a 23- year-old Aurora man who, with an accomplice, allegedly broke into a home in the 500 block of E. Ashland Ave.

Around 4 p.m., Jan. 30, police responded to a 911 call from the resident of the home who reported that two men were breaking in through a rear door. Moments before calling 911, she said the two men knocked at her front door and when she looked out a window, she saw them walk around to the back of the residence. That’s when she heard loud banging so she locked herself in her bedroom and contacted us.

When officers arrived, the two suspects had already left before they could take anything. A responding officer spotted the suspect in the 500 block of Parker, and, based on the description given by the victim, detained him. The officer also talked with a witness who had seen the same man at the victim’s front door.

Charged with burglary is Davonte D. Gregory of the 400 block of Titsworth Court. He is currently being held in the Kane County Lockup on $5,000 bail. Police are still looking for the identity of Gregory’s accomplice.

The victim was not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call Investigations at 630-256-5500, Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000, or submit your tips using our “My PD” app. Calls to Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest qualify for a cash reward while remaining anonymous.

Kendall County

Residents invited to ‘Coffee with Kifowit’

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting residents to join her for coffee, and to share their ideas on state government at locations across her district in February.

All “Coffee with Kifowit” events are free to the public, and those who attend will be treated to a refreshment of their choice. The events are scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., and will take place at the following locations:

• Monday, Feb. 13 at Maxfield’s, 2290 Ogden Ave., in Aurora
• Monday, Feb. 20 at Benny’s Place, 1158 Douglas Road, in Oswego
• Monday, Feb. 27 at Panera, 2775 Showplace Drive, Suite 123, in Naperville

For more information on these or other events, please visit www.ILDistrict84.com or contact Kifowit’s constituent service office at (630) 585-1308 or Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net.

Deputies seek information on attempted burglary

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in reference to an attempted residential burglary that occurred in the 0 to 50 block of North Cypress Drive in Bristol.

The incident occurred between 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 29. Unknown subjects damaged a door while attempting to enter a residence. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office report number is 2017-0367.

Anyone with information on this or other crimes is urged to call Kendall County Crime Stoppers at (630) 553-5999. Callers remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the offenders.

Deputies warn of IRS tax scams

As tax season approaches, the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to be aware of potential scammers claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service.

In recent years, thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams and fake IRS communication.

These scammers claim to be from the IRS and tell intended victims they owe taxes and that their taxes must be paid promptly by using a pre-paid debit card, money order or a wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are often threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license.

In some cases, the scammer becomes hostile and insulting. The victims may also be told they are owed a refund to get them to share private information. Do not give out any information and hang up immediately.

If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” message advising legal action may be taken against them if they do not call back.

The IRS will never:

• Call to demand immediate payment over the phone, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you.
• Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.
• Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
• Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card or other gift cards.
• Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office encourages taxpayers to be alert to phone and email scams that use the IRS name. The IRS will never request personal or financial information by email, text, or any social media.

For more information on IRS tax scams please visit https:// www.irs.gov/uac/tax-scams-consumer-alerts.

Weather spotter training class announced

The Kendall County Emergency Management Agency (KCEMA) is hosting a Severe Weather Basic spotter training class on Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service will provide this free training at New Life Church located at 3205 Cannonball Trail, Yorkville.

The National Weather Service’s (NWS) primary mission is to save lives and protect property through the issuance of warning for hazardous weather. The NWS trains people to identify severe storms and tornadoes and report to local and county emergency management agencies.

The NWS depends on real-time reports from trained spotters to know exactly what is occurring on the ground and under a storm. This basic training consists of a slide and video program, which teaches spotters about severe storm structure and how to identify cloud features and other environmental clues to identify severe storms and tornadoes. Communication systems and spotter networks are explained so the spotter knows where to report this information.

Who should attend: residents who are age fourth grade and older; Emergency Management, fire, police, public works, school personnel, bus drivers, amateur radio operators, long term care facilities, plant safety personnel, and anybody interested in the weather.

This complimentary class is open to the public with limited seating. Reserve your seat today by registering at http://www.co.kendall.il.us/kcema/severe-weather-spotter-class/

Questions please contact Tracy Page at (630) 553-7500 or tpage@co.kendall.il.us

Montgomery

Love Songs by Jenna Constable

Jenna Constable will provide musical entertainment in the Board Room at the Village Hall, 200 N. River St., at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.  She will be singing inspiring love songs in honor of Valentine’s Day.  She will sing familiar love songs from every decade as early as the 1940s.

Jenna Constable is a vocalist who has been singing in the Chicagoland area for over twenty years.  She has performed at Navy Pier, The Museum of Science and Industry, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the House of Blues.  She recently sang the National Anthem at Montgomery Fest and sings in a local band called Asaph.  Asaph performs at local coffee houses and churches to help inspire and encourage people. 

This free event is being offered by the Village of Montgomery. The monthly Senior Lunch and activity will begin at 11 a.m. after the presentation.  There is a $4 cost for the lunch and pre-registration is required.

For additional information on this event, please call the Montgomery Village Hall at (630) 896-8080, Ext. 9023

Village president to deliver state of the village address

Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley has scheduled his State of the Village address to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N. River St. 

The event will begin with a light breakfast followed by the address. Brolley will review highlights and accomplishments of the past year as well as outline initiatives and goals for 2017 and beyond.

This event is open to the public and is handicap accessible.  Members of the business community and the press are particularly encouraged to attend.

For additional information, please call the Montgomery Village Hall at (630) 896-8080, Ext. 9003

Oswego

#OswegoConnects to hold community rally

Are you looking for new opportunities to connect with people in your community? Join more than 50 organizations from the Oswegoland area at the #OswegoConnects Community Rally on Saturday, March 11 in the Oswego East High School Atrium.

Learn about the many opportunities to volunteer and get connected with those with similar interests in the Oswegoland area.

Community Organizations and Service Groups will be available to provide more details about their groups and help you cultivate your passions or learn about something new. For more information, contact the Village of Oswego at (630) 554-4636 or info@oswegoil.org.

At the event, members of the community will be invited to sign up to participate in the Village’s Inaugural Day of Service.  The Day of Service will be held on Saturday, April 29 throughout Oswego.

For more information and to register, visit www.oswegoconnects.com.

Yorkville

E-Recycling now available to residents

Starting immediately, the city’s garbage and recycling provider Advanced Disposal will collect electronics for recycling.

This is a call-in service free of charge to Yorkville residents. To schedule a pick-up you may call Advanced Disposal’s Customer Care number at (6300 587-8282 or email them at BataviaIL@AdvancedDisposal.com. When you contact them, they will provide you with a pick-up date.

For more details visit http://www.yorkville.il.us/170/E-Waste-Recycling.

–Kendall County News Briefs–