Ethan Kruger

Ottawa

Broadcast Journalist at WCMY-AM (Ottawa, IL)

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Three new deputies sworn in by Kendall County Sheriff’s Office

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office swore in three new deputies for the Corrections Division on Monday. Deputies Drew Despain, Jacob Adaya, and Ryan Navarro will attend an eight-week corrections training program at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. After that, they will complete an eleven-week field training program. The Sheriff’s Office says all three new deputies hold degrees in criminal justice. Deputy Despain was a participant in the Kendall County Youth Academy in 2022.
Oswego High to celebrate state softball title Tuesday

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

The Oswego High School girls softball team is the state’s 4A champion. Oswego District 308 says it’s the first state title in the program’s history. The Panthers defeated Barrington 4 to 1 on Saturday in Peoria to claim the title. The team returned home in style, taking part in Sunday’s PrairieFest Parade. A celebration and award ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Oswego High School Main Gym, Door 35.
‘What would Jeff do?’ - Yorkville coach named Kendall County Citizen of the Year

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Dr. Jeff Schutt of Yorkville has been named Kendall County’s Citizen of the Year. Schutt was recognized at Tuesday’s Kendall County Board meeting—though he says no one told him what was going on ahead of time. "They told me it was just for the high school team that won regionals, and we've been through that, with the other teams in the past," Schutt said. "So, I was quite surprised when I came in, and I thought something was odd when my oldest son was her, and it's like, "what is he doing"?
Geneva lawmaker condemns Minnesota political violence

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

A Geneva lawmaker is calling the murder of a Minnesota state representative and her husband—and the shooting of a state senator and his wife on Saturday —a tragic loss and a senseless act of violence. Republican Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste is expressing his sympathies to the family of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and is wishing a speedy recovery to State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
Yorkville considers water rate hike for Lake Michigan project

1 week ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Yorkville City Hall is considering another water rate hike as part of a gradual increase to help pay for the Lake Michigan water connection project. The City Council heard a presentation on the topic last week and could vote on the increase at its next meeting on Tuesday, June 24. The proposal would raise the base rate and infrastructure fee from $49.50 to $58.27, which includes the first 350 cubic feet of water. The volumetric rate beyond that amount would increase from $5.80 to $7.28.
Sen. Rezin: Madigan case a wake-up call for Illinois ethics

2 weeks ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says the sentencing of former longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan marks the final chapter of one of the most corrupt political legacies in Illinois history. In a statement, Rezin said the sentence should serve as a wake-up call. She added that corruption in Springfield didn’t begin or end with Madigan. Rezin believes lawmakers—and everyone—should step up to demand higher standards and stronger ethics laws.
Aurora chiropractor faces more charges after new allegations

2 weeks ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

An Aurora chiropractor is facing additional charges after three more alleged victims came forward to authorities. Forty-six-year-old Murtaza Hameed of Naperville is charged with sexual assault, sexual abuse, and battery. He was initially charged last month with abusing two boys in his care. Hameed has been in custody, but earlier this week a judge granted him pre-trial release over the state’s objections.
Kendall County eyes next steps at John Street Campus

2 weeks ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Kendall County appears to be moving forward with the next phase of facility updates at the John Street Campus in Yorkville, specifically at the Public Safety Center. The County Board Committee of the Whole on Thursday discussed hiring Cordogan Clark Architects to conduct an in-depth study of the John Street Campus, focusing on the Sheriff’s Office, along with the Coroner’s Office and Animal Control. County Board Chairman Matt Kellogg says the county has a grant to pay for the study.
Plano’s annual Kid's Fishing Day set for Saturday at Foli Park

2 weeks ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Plano’s annual Kid's Fishing Day is this Saturday at Foli Park, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Quad County Hawg Hunters fishing group will be on hand to help out. Mayor Mike Rennels says everyone is invited, but the event is really all about the kids. "There's prizes for the biggest fish and all sorts of species, basically every kid goes home with something," Rennels said "The city has a few fishing poles, and the Hawg Hunters bring some fishing poles, and I'll bring some of mine.
Yorkville City Hall says the city could see significant tax benefits from new data centers

2 weeks ago | wspynews.com | Ethan Kruger

Roughly 3,000 acres are currently involved in data center negotiations. One project—CyrusOne—has already been approved. City Administrator Bart Olson says the city could eventually net up to $100 million annually from Project Cardinal at full build-out, though that may be more than a decade away. He also noted that the CyrusOne project, with nine buildings, could generate between $500,000 to $1 million per building each year in electric utility taxes.