Aurora

Police participate in National Drug Take-Back
Aurora police will take part in the National Drug Take-Back on April 30 in association with the Drug Enforcement Agency.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the department will be collecting expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications (pills or patches only) at the front desk of the police department, 1200 E. Indian Trail, Aurora. There will be no questions asked, police said. After their relinquished, the drugs will then be safely disposed of. The service is free and anonymous. Please note that liquids, needles or sharps cannot be accepted.
According to Aurora police, the abuse of prescription medications is a vital public safety and health issue. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

Kendall County

Crime Stoppers tips sought

Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for suspects who entered an Oswego township home recently and damaged the residence.

According to deputies, the damage occurred sometime between April 3 and April 4, at a home in the 0-99 block of Circle Drive East.

The crimes committed include criminal trespass and criminal damage to property.

Anyone with information on this or other crimes is urged to call Kendall County Crime Stoppers at (630) 553-5999. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the offenders. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office report number is 2016-1005.

Oswego

Police warn of recent burglaries

The Oswego Police Department is alerting the public, especially those in the Morgan Crossing and White Pines subdivisions, of two residential burglaries that occurred on Wednesday, April 13. Police said that in these incidents, the suspect or suspects forced entry into two homes from the rear and took property from inside. 

Police are reminding all citizens to call 911 immediately any time they witness anything that seems suspicious or out of character, including people or vehicles. Residents are encouraged to talk with neighbors and pass this information on to each other.
Police said that sometime between 6:30 p.m. and 8:10 pm., someone kicked in the rear door of a home in the 400 block of Arboretum Way and burglarized the place. Additionally, sometime between 8 a.m. and 8:45 p.m., someone pried open a rear window at a home in the 200 block of Morgan Valley Drive and burglarized the residence.

Police said residents should report suspicious activity immediately by calling 911 or (630) 551-7300.

If you have any information on these incidents or other suspicious activity, contact the Oswego Police Department, or you may also report information related to a crime anonymously to Kendall County Crime Stoppers at (630) 553-5999.

Mother, Daughter, and Ladies Luncheon

All ladies are invited to share in an afternoon of fun in honor of Mother’s Day at the Oswego Senior Center on May 3, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. The festivities include a scrumptious luncheon, live musical performances, a purse exchange, raffles, games, and prizes. For the purse exchange, please bring a slightly used or almost new purse and exchange it for another.  Tickets are $12.  To register by Monday, May 2 or for additional information, contact the Oswego Senior Center at (630) 554-5602. For more information visit www.oswegoseniorcenter.org

Dr. John Sparlin

District 308 Superintendent approved

The Board of Education announced its approval on April 11 of Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services John Sparlin, Ph. D., for the district’s top administrative position as superintendent of schools beginning July 1.

“I am confident that Dr. Sparlin is the right person to lead School District 308 to the next level and ensure it continues moving in the direction set by the board,” said Board of Education President Matt Bauman. “I can speak on behalf of the entire board that we are ready to support and move forward with our next superintendent.”

Sparlin joined School District 308 in 2012. Over the past 4 years, Sparlin has supervised the Departments of Human Resources, Student Services, Communications, Food Service, Operations, Transportation and Technology.

“I would like to thank the School District 308 Board of Education for providing me the opportunity to serve as the next Superintendent of Schools. I am extremely happy and look forward to leading District 308 and serving the community and staff as the next Superintendent. It is truly an honor and privilege to have been chosen for this position,” Sparlin said. “School District 308 is headed in the right direction and we will continue moving forward striving towards academic excellence and creating opportunities for all students to be successful.”

Sparlin will replace current Superintendent of Schools Matthew Wendt, Ph.D., who is leaving School District 308 to become superintendent of the Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, Ark. beginning July 1.

Yorkville

Push for the Path PeppeRUNi 5K

Pizza and running don’t usually go hand in hand, unless you’re participating in the PepperRuni 5K — in which case you could walk away with free pizza for a year.

The run, which will take place on Saturday, May 7 at 8 a.m. will kick off at Rosati’s Pizza and Pub, 1985 Marketview Drive, Yorkville. The top male and female runners will win pizza for a year from the Yorkville Rosati’s Pizza and Pub.  

Proceeds from the race will go to Push for the Path, a not-for-profit organization that was created to raise funds to build a 2.72 mile multi-use path on Kennedy Road from Route 47 to Mill Road in Yorkville.

Pre-registration will be taken at the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department (201 W. Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) or online.  Day-of  registration will start at 7 a.m. at the Yorkville Rosati’s Pizza and Pub.  Price includes a t-shirt and a free slice of pizza after the race.  

Pre-Registration Fee (Individual):  $30; Pre-Registration Fee (Family):  $100; Day-Of Registration Fee (Individual):  $35.
Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up is on Friday, May 6 at the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department (201 W. Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To register and for more information, visit http://yorkville.il.us/368/May. 

Yorkville Police warn of school bus stop rules

The Yorkville Police Department would like to remind drivers that on Illinois roads with four lanes or more, with traffic in both directions, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction of a stopped school bus need not stop. Motorists may proceed after stopping for a bus if one of the following occurs: the bus resumes motion, the bus driver signals the motorist to proceed, or the flashing lights are turned off and the stop arm signal is no longer extended. There has been an increase in complaints about vehicles stopping when they do not need to, especially in the area of Bridge Street (Route 47) near Walnut Street. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Yorkville Police Department at (630) 553-4340.

–Kendall County News Briefs–