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A male victim died in a fatal shooting in Joliet that occurred on Thursday.

Authorities allege that around 25 pounds of purported methamphentamine were found in a traffic stop on I-80.

COVID-19 cases at a Sandwich long-term care facility more than doubled, according to provided data on Friday and two more employees at another DeKalb County facility tested positive.

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

Two juveniles have been charged in Mendota after police allege that multiple incidents of vandalism and theft were reported in the south central area of the city.

One firefighter was injured and the occupant of a Sheridan home lost three cats in a Wednesday fire that left the home uninhabitable.

Throughout July, a non profit sustainable food organization and a non-partisan civic organization are teaming up in DeKalb County to bring voter registration to mobile pop-up food distribution events.

Police in Aurora are asking the public if they recognize a vehicle seen striking a juvenile on a bicycle this past weekend on the city's east side.

Silence was heard at the Oswego Plan Commission meeting when no resident spoke or attended a public hearing for an outdoor entertainment venue Thursday night.

Kane County Sheriff's Office officials believe the driver of a pickup truck that struck a camper in Big Rock on Thursday may have suffered a medical event.

An additional seven COVID-19 cases were reported in Kendall County on Thursday while one additional case was reported at a Sandwich nursing facility where increasing totals have been reported in recent days. 

As hundreds of local businesses impacted by COVID-19 were announced this week as recipients of federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, officials are waiting to hear back from the state regarding if any businesses were selected for state grant awards. 

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

An area congresswoman says the reopening of schools this fall needs to be done with a federal, "data-driven" plan and that local governments and schools need federal funding.

There is the possibility for some strong thunderstorms in the WSPY listening area on Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening.

A bridge in Plano that has been closed for expansion since last year reopened to traffic on Wednesday afternoon.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office officials are seeking the public's aid in relation to a hit and run crash that caused significant damage to a vehicle in Bristol.

The next step for a three-acre Orchard Road performing arts outdoor center is on the Oswego Plan Commission agenda on Thursday evening.

A man, who has not been further identified at this point, died after being struck by two vehicles in Aurora, late Wednesday night.

The state of Illinois saw the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since June 5 on Wednesday.

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A safe containing approximately $2,000 in cash was stolen during a break-in that occurred at Edgebrook Golf Course in Sandwich some time late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Aurora firefighters put out a fire on July 4th around 1:30 a.m. in the 400 block of Blackhawk St. on the city's west side.

Kendall County prosecutors, who are seeking their own review of a mental health evaluation for a man charged in an Attempted Murder case in Oswego from five years ago, say they expect to have the results by a hearing at the end of next month.

A resolution that that has been affirmed by both the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the NAACP Illinois has support from Aurora Police.

A movie theater chain with locations in Sandwich, St. Charles and elsewhere has announced it will temporarily re-close locations after reopening in late June.

More local libraries have announced reopening dates after their buildings were closed to in-person patronage, due to COVID-19.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office officials say a vehicle was reported stolen in Oswego Twp. on Tuesday.

The City of Yorkville will solicit feedback from the public first before and if any changes are made to allow chickens as poultry within city limits. 

Three more staff members and two additional residents at a Sandwich nursing facility have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. 

The facility on Game Farm Rd. that houses Yorkville City Hall and the Yorkville Police Station will be closed to the public on Wednesday, as city officials say there has been a, "presumed case" of COVID-19.  Yorkville City Administrator Bart Olson confirmed the information to WSPY after the conclusion of the city's economic development committee meeting, which was held remotely on Tuesday night.   Olson says the facility will be closed for cleaning and is expected to reopen for walk-in service on Thursday.  While daily cleaning has occurred, recently, the Yorkville Police Station voluntarily closed for day to receive an in-depth cleaning which had been offered for free by an area company.  Olson says the city sought a quote from the same company to clean City Hall on Wednesday but the company has offered to clean both City Hall and the Police Station at no cost.  A post on Tuesday afternoon on the city's Facebook page indicates city staff will be working remotely on Wednesday, and the city’s main phone number at 630-553-4350 will be staffed for general requests. The Police Department’s main business-hours phone number at 630-553-4340 will not be staffed, and all non-emergency police phone calls on Wednesday can be sent to 630-553-4343. All police emergencies should be called into 911, as usual. Additionally, the City Building & Zoning Department will be conducting all scheduled inspections and permits can be submitted via email at bzpermits@yorkville.il.us

The facility on Game Farm Rd. that houses Yorkville City Hall and the Yorkville Police Station will be closed to the public on Wednesday, as city officials say there has been a, "presumed case" of COVID-19.  Yorkville City Administrator Bart Olson confirmed the information to WSPY after the conclusion of the city's economic development committee meeting, which was held remotely on Tuesday night.   Olson says the facility will be closed for cleaning and is expected to reopen for walk-in service on Thursday.  While daily cleaning has occurred, recently, the Yorkville Police Station voluntarily closed for day to receive an in-depth cleaning which had been offered for free by an area company.  Olson says the city sought a quote from the same company to clean City Hall on Wednesday but the company has offered to clean both City Hall and the Police Station at no cost.  A post on Tuesday afternoon on the city's Facebook page indicates city staff will be working remotely on Wednesday, and the city’s main phone number at 630-553-4350 will be staffed for general requests. The Police Department’s main business-hours phone number at 630-553-4340 will not be staffed, and all non-emergency police phone calls on Wednesday can be sent to 630-553-4343. All police emergencies should be called into 911, as usual. Additionally, the City Building & Zoning Department will be conducting all scheduled inspections and permits can be submitted via email at bzpermits@yorkville.il.us

Some local school districts are seeking parent feedback about learning options for students this fall.

The Sandwich Opera House has announced that all events through June 2021 have been canceled, due to the COVID-19 virus.

Construction and redevelopment of Lew St. in Plano is expected to begin this week.

With high heat dominating the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning motorists to be on the lookout for pavement buckling on roads.

Over 27,000 businesses in Illinois received federal aid through the Paycheck Protection Program and data released on Monday shows those funds included the business owned by a local congressional candidate and senator, a Yorkville athletics company, a plastic fabrication company in Plano and many others.

A 17-month-old girl from Aurora has died after being bitten by a dog on the far west side of Joliet, not far from the Kendall County line.

A major development is looking to come out of the planning stage in the village of Oswego.