The threat allegedly happened at the Kendall County Courthouse Monday morning.

The Yorkville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance locating two teenagers who are presumed to have run away from Yorkville on Dec. 13.

This holiday season the man in the big red suit got a little help from the crew in blue. Volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville help make the event extra magical

The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was carried out by Kendall County Sheriff’s Office along with state and local law enforcement agencies

The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign will run through Dec. 2. Officers will look for seat-belt violations, speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving caused by alcohol or drugs, including cannabis.

Cody Sales, 30, was charged with first degree murder in June 2022 in connection with the death of his mother, Nancy E. Sales, 62, at their residence. He also was charged with aggravated animal cruelty in connection with the death of a dog which was found inside the Sales’ home.

The Oswego Police Department has been accredited since 2005. CALEA accreditation is considered the gold standard in public safety.

A Sandwich man traveling to Yorkville was charged with four felonies related to indecent solicitation of a child.

In a statement on the termination of a Joliet police detective, the police chief said the department is "built on accountability and ethical conduct, both on and off duty."