Ethan Kruger

Ottawa

Broadcast Journalist at WCMY-AM (Ottawa, IL)

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Articles

Plano police chief: right leadership team now in place

5 days ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Plano Police Chief Norm Allison says that after about a year in the job, he’s confident he has the right leadership team in place. Allison spoke last week during his State of the Police Department speech, hosted by the Plano Area Chamber of Commerce. "I was concerned with a couple things," Allison said "One, we had a great group of sergeants, but everybody wasn't in the right places. And Jim Collins, one of my favorite authors, wrote the book Good to Great.
Which Pitchers Have the Most Strikeouts in MLB History?

1 week ago | theanalyst.com | Ethan Kruger

The Kings of the K:From Nolan Ryan to Pedro Martinez to Max Scherzer, here’s a look atthe most dominant strikeout pitchers in MLBhistory. With the deployment of new analytics in modern baseball, we canexpect the all-time strikeout list to frequently be shaken up bythe next generation of talented pitchers. As far as hitting coaches and analytics alike are concerned, astrikeout is just an out.
Plano School District recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

The Plano School District is being recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for being one of the Best Communities for Music Education. Music Educator Susan Webb says the district has to go through a long process to be recognized. Namely, the district has to show that students have access to music classes and performances.
Plano mayor reports on façade grants and downtown development

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Plano Mayor Mike Rennels says that fourteen new businesses came to Plano in the last year or so. He gave an update at the Plano Area Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the City event at Cielito Mexican Restaurant in downtown Plano Thursday. Rennels says the city is trying to help out businesses by increasing the money it has available to help with building improvements. "We doubled our façade matching grant program.
No injuries reported in Route 34 fire in Yorkville

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District says no one was hurt in a fire in the 8400 block of Route 34 in Yorkville Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters arrived to find the fire already out but discovered damage to the side of the building. Dispatch had reported that two people had been trying to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters removed burned siding and put out additional hot spots to prevent the fire from starting again. The building is still usable. Damage is estimated at about $20,000.
5-year-old boy struck and killed in St. Charles driveway

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

The St. Charles Police Department says a five-year-old boy was killed Tuesday evening after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway in the 4000 block of Royal Fox Drive. Police say the driver, an immediate family member, has been fully cooperating with the investigation. Officers were called around 5:09 p.m. and arrived to find a neighbor performing CPR on the child. Paramedics took over and transported the boy to Delnor Hospital in Geneva, where he was pronounced dead.
Two charged with hate crime after attack at Carpentersville McDonald’s

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Two are being charged with a hate crime after they allegedly beat someone after making derogatory remarks about her sexual orientation at a Carpentersville McDonald's restaurant earlier this month. Nineteen-year-old John Z. Kammrad of Elgin and a 16-year-old boy are both charged with hate crime, battery, and mob action. The Kane County State's Attorney's Office alleges that Kammrad and the juvenile struck and kicked the victim, causing serious injuries.
Plano Council approves promotion of Sergeant Jeremiah Brown

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

The Plano City Council on Tuesday approved the promotion of Officer Jeremiah Brown to the rank of sergeant. The council chamber was packed with police officers and supporters of Brown as he took the oath of office for his new rank. Chief of Police Norm Allison says Brown has been mentored for the role for about a year. He says the promotion completes the department's leadership team, which will help it plan for the future.
Ambulance driver ticketed after crash in Kendall County

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

The driver of a Minooka ambulance involved in a two-vehicle crash at Wildy and Ridge Roads Friday afternoon is being ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. The Kendall County Sheriff's Office says an ambulance driven by 19-year-old Jacob Truhlar of Minooka was eastbound on Wildy Road with its lights and sirens on. As it entered Ridge Road, it collided with another vehicle.
Bill raising age for mandatory driver’s test heads to governor’s desk

1 week ago | wcsjnews.com | Ethan Kruger

A bill aimed at curbing discrimination against older drivers in Illinois has passed both the Illinois House and Senate and is now headed to the governor’s desk. Republican State Representative Jeff Keicher of Sycamore says House Bill 1226 was introduced in partnership with the Secretary of State’s Office. The bill raises the age at which drivers must take a mandatory road test for license renewal from 79 to 87.