The Boulder Hill Independent

03/02/2025

A man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of Jess Kendall, who was on his way to a Lil Durk concert.
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A man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of Jess Kendall, who was on his way to a Lil Durk concert.

01/02/2025

Sheriff's Office Investigating Shooting in Boulder Hill Neighborhood

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at approximately 12:05 AM in the 0-100 block of Wyndham Drive in the Boulder Hill neighborhood.

Deputies responded to reports of possible gunshots heard by residents. Upon arrival, they located a vehicle that appeared to have been struck by a bullet. No additional damage was found, and no injuries were reported. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Detectives are asking anyone who may be able to provide information or video relating to this incident to contact us at (630)553-5856 or [email protected]. Tips can also be provided at 630-381-9TIP or [email protected].

Individuals can also provide information and remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers at (630)553-5999.

24/12/2024

BREAKING NEWS: An Illinois State Trooper struck and killed on Intertstate 55 Monday night has been identified as a father of two.

Full story: https://tinyurl.com/yc5mwdy7

04/11/2024

🚨 UPDATE - THE ITEM IN THE PARKING LOT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND DETERMINED TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. THE SCHOOL IS OPEN, AND NORMAL TRAFFIC CAN NOW RESUME IN THE AREA. 🚨

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The Aurora Police Department is currently on-site at the Aurora Christian School as a precautionary measure related to an item found on the property.

Out of an abundance of caution, we are asking everyone to avoid the west side of the campus while we complete our assessment.

For those picking up students, please use the Sullivan Road entrance on the east side of the building. Thank you for your cooperation, and we will provide updates as needed.

19/09/2024

14/09/2024

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle traffic crash that occurred at approximately 8:51 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024, on Minkler Road near the intersection with Reservation Road in unincorporated Oswego Township.

The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle, driven by 17-year-old Sean Fader of Oswego, IL, was traveling southbound on Minkler Rd when the car left the roadway, striking a tree and catching fire. Fader was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.

This investigation is ongoing and being coordinated along with the Kendall County Coroner’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office received assistance from the Oswego Police Department and the Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District.

16/04/2024

Update 4:45 PM: ROADWAY IS OPEN.
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ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO ACCIDENT - ROUTE 30 CLOSURE at BRIARCLIFF

Police are on the scene of a significant accident warranting road closures.

Route 30 westbound is closed from Douglas to Briarcliff and northbound Briarcliff is closed from Route 30. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

16/04/2024

6 schools on lockdown

**Update as of 10:24 pm on 04/16/2024:

The Naperville Police Department currently has one juvenile person of interest in custody and the investigation continues. As we have more information, we will share it.

The victim is a 22 year old male from Naperville.**

Naperville Police Investigating Shooting

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the approximate time of 1:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2500 block of Leach Drive for the report of a gunshot victim. Police and Fire personnel arrived on scene and located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The wound is believed to be non-life threatening. Preliminary investigation indicates this was not a random act.

The offenders reportedly fled on foot in an unknown direction of travel. Several schools in the area were placed on lockdown and a shelter in place Naper Notify Alert was sent to surrounding residents.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Naperville Police Department at 630-420-6665 and ask for the Investigations Division.

15/04/2024

April 15, 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SHOOTING LEAVES ONE PERSON INJURED, SUSPECT DECEASED

On April 15th, 2024, at approximately 7:31 AM, Aurora Police officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Charles Street for a disturbance inside a residence. While officers responded to the scene, a 911 caller reported a male inside the residence was armed with a gun.

As officers arrived on scene, they heard a gunshot from within the residence. The front door of the residence opened, and a 43-year-old female exited, stating she had been shot. Aurora Officers rendered aid to the female and turned her over to Aurora Fire Department paramedics. AFD transported the female to a local hospital for treatment, where she remains in serious condition.

As additional officers responded to the scene to establish a secure perimeter around the residence, the male fled the scene. Officers requested further assistance from members of the Aurora Special Response Team (SRT). SRT ultimately entered the residence and found no one inside. Officers identified the vehicle the offender fled in within minutes of the shooting. That information was disseminated to police agencies statewide.

At approximately 10:30 AM, the offender’s vehicle was located by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle in the 2100 block Cottage Road in Wilmington, Will County, Illinois. At that time, the man exited his vehicle, fired a weapon at himself, and was pronounced deceased. The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Will County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity following an autopsy on April 16th, 2024.

Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Bureau responded to the scene on Charles Street and began investigating the specific circumstances of the incident. Evidence Technicians also responded to the scene to identify and collect forensic evidence from the shooting. Based on information available at this time, detectives determined this is a domestic related issue and there is no threat to the community.

The investigation into the incident remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call Aurora Police’s Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500.

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P.I.O. Lt. Joseph Howe #963
(APD Report: AUPR24004767)