Sandwich Library is participating in the greater DeKalb County Shoe Share program. For more information, contact Michelle Gibson, Solid Waste Specialist, at (815) 758-6673 or email at mgibson@dekalbcounty.org. (Image courtesy of Sandwich Library)

Aurora

Men charged with soliciting children In Aurora

Aurora police recently teamed with Department of Homeland Security and the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to attack human trafficking during a detail earlier this month.

Charges have been filed against four Chicago-area men, including two from Aurora, for soliciting a sexual encounter with a child or children in exchange for cash.

The men face one count each of involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, a Class X felony, traveling to meet a minor, a Class 3 felony, and grooming, a Class 4 felony.

Kane County prosecutors allege that on March 10, each of the men traveled to a location in Aurora expecting to have a sexual encounter with a minor or minors.

Those charged are Jarrett O. Ferguson, 25, 1300 block of Naperville Road, Wheaton; Ramesh Gannamani, 36, 900 block of Beau Drive, Des Plaines; Olatokunbo Olawoye, 44, 500 block of Declaration Lane, Aurora; and Carlos J. Zaca, 21, 200 block of Bevier Place, Aurora.

If convicted of the most serious offense, each would face a sentence of between six and 30 years’ imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Kane County

Pedestrian struck, killed by train

On March 21, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a train vs. pedestrian accident near Maple Park. The initial investigation indicates that a 20-year-old man was walking east down the middle of Union Pacific Rail Road tracks about a half mile east of the town of Maple Park in unincorporated Virgil Township. 

As a west bound train approached him he failed to get off of the tracks and was struck by the train. The man, John Berens, 200 block of Charles Street, Maple Park, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives are not sure why he was walking down the tracks or if he was aware of the approaching train.  The Union Pacific line was shut down until about 6:30 a.m. as the accident was investigated.

Kendall County

Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police Announce Scholarship

The Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police is currently accepting applications for its annual college scholarships.

The purpose of the scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to outstanding students who meet eligibility guidelines set by the Association and is pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited University or College.

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded and are intended to defer the cost of tuition, books and/or fees for the two recipients. Eligibility requirements are included with the application, which can be obtained at all Kendall County area Police Departments, as well as all high schools within Kendall County.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, April 28.

Kendall County sheriff investigating armed robbery

On March 13, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Citgo gas station located at 17845 Ridge Road, unincorporated Minooka, for an armed robbery which had just occurred. The clerk reported that a man entered the store armed with a handgun, and demanded cash from the cash register.

The suspect was described to be African American, in his early 20’s with a medium build. He was described as wearing a blue hoodie, black coat, blue jeans, and white rimmed sunglasses with a reflective type lens.

According to deputies, he fled the area in a blue Dodge Charger heading southbound on Ridge Road. None of the customers, or the clerk, were injured during the incident.

Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect in this incident. Any tips or information can be directed to detectives@co.kendall.il.us or (630) 553-5856. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Kendall County Crimestoppers at (630) 553-5999.

Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley will host a “Mayor on the Move” on Saturday, April 1 at 200 Webster Street in downtown Montgomery. (Photo courtesy of Matt Brolley Facebook)

Montgomery

Mayor on the Move “Meet the Candidates” Set For April 1

Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley will host a “Mayor on the Move” on Saturday, April 1st, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation office located at 200 Webster Street in downtown Montgomery. 

Candidates for the Montgomery Village Board also have been invited to attend.  Light refreshments for this event will be provided by the MEDC.

Residents are invited to drop by to meet the village president and village board candidates on an informal basis and discuss items of concern with them.  This provides a great opportunity to get to know the six candidates running for three trustee positions and to hear their views on local issues. 

President Brolley hopes this will help voters get involved so that they can make informed choices in the Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 4.

“As village president, I enjoy visiting with residents and hearing what issues are important to them,” Brolley explained.  “I hope this “meet and greet” event with the candidates will encourage voters to participate in the upcoming local election.”

Sandwich

Sandwich Library participates in Shoe Share Program

Donate your gently used shoes to the DeKalb County Shoe Share Program.

The DeKalb County Shoe Share program collects and distributes gently used athletic shoes for DeKalb County’s school students. The Sandwich Public will act as one of many drop off locations for donated shoes. If interested in donating, please bring your gently used shoes to the Sandwich Public Library.

For more information about the Shoe Share Program, contact Michelle Gibson, Solid Waste Specialist, by phone at (815) 758-6673 or email at mgibson@dekalbcounty.org.

To find out more about Shoe share and other programs, visit the DeKalb County Health Department’s Website at http://dekalbcounty.org/health/.

Oswego

St. Patrick’s Day ‘Click it Or Ticket’ Enforcement Results

The Oswego Police Department issued 36 seat belt citations —11 of which occurred during nighttime hours — as part of a targeted enforcement detail over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The Oswego Police Department also issued 4 citations for drivers using an electronic communication device.

The Oswego Police Department joined forces with other state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click it Or Ticket” crackdowns.

The enforcement effort was funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

Yorkville

District 115 To host first public information event

District 115 parents, taxpayers, business owners and community leaders are asked to partner with District 115 in the education of the children in the school district by making plans to attend the first State of the District address and community Vision Update event at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Yorkville Middle School, 920 Prairie Crossing Drive, Yorkville.

This is the perfect opportunity to get a complete overview of the local school district in just one hour.

The event will include an opportunity to meet with district personnel to ask questions, drawings for unique district giveaways, and special deals for attendees to enjoy the evening at local restaurants after the event.

Have questions about the district answered at the District 115 Information Fair. District personnel will welcome questions on a number of district topics at multiple information tables including academics, budget/finance, technology, food service, transportation, student services, and district involvement opportunities. 

Participants are encouraged to extend their evening by taking advantage of local business discounts for food, drinks, and entertainment, exclusively for attendees! 

RSVP to Cathy Anderson at canderson@y115.org or 630-553-4382 to ensure enough materials will be available and to receive your second drawing ticket.

–Kendall County News Briefs–