The Yorkville Police Department announced online that they have completed their investigation into the death of Aiyana Williams, 16, who was first reported missing on June 16.

Following weeks of resident feedback, the Yorkville city council is drawing amendments for the homeless-fining, or “public camping” ordinance. The amended ordinance is being voted on next city council meeting. No alderman has currently spoken in favor of full repeal.

The discussion will be preceded by a presentation on the matter by the Yorkville Police Department and the Kendall County Health Department during the Sept. 23 meeting at City Hall.

The Kendall County Coroner’s Office released a statement on the June death of Yorkville resident Aiyana Williams, 16, saying “a definitive cause or manner of death cannot be established at this time.”

A manhunt is underway in Yorkville after a man fled from deputies at the Kendall County Courthouse this morning. No immediate safety threat to the community at this time, police said.

A homeless individual in Yorkville is claiming he has been repeatedly assaulted, received death threats, and experienced verbal harassment from members of the public since the city passed an ordinance to fine and possibly imprison those “public camping.”

The Yorkville mayor said he'd like to form a community group to discuss providing access to social services for the community's homeless and possibly amending the recently adopted ordinance.

Following the rescue of a man suffering cardiac arrest at the Yorkville downtown boat launch earlier this summer, a Yorkville police officer, a local fireman, and a civilian were awarded “Lifesaving Awards” by the city.

Yorkville city officials confirmed they are considering amending their recently approved ordinance to fine and possibly imprison the city’s homeless if they repeatedly refuse social services.

With the hiring of their newest officer, the Yorkville Police Department has reached their fully authorized staff size of 34 people.

Through a thunderstorm and unforgiving heat, organizers against Yorkville’s recently adopted ordinance fining and possibly jailing the city’s homeless, are making waves. Their campsite outside City Hall protests what the ordinance labels a “public camping” nuisance.

In March, the Yorkville Police Department received an internet tip indicating that the suspect was in possession of illegal digital files. Shortly afterward, investigators executed a search warrant at his residence and evidence was collected.

Yorkville adopted an ordinance this week to fine and possibly jail the homeless persons and one resident is speaking out, saying the community needs "a humane and ethical way' to resolve issues.

Yorkville approved an ordinance to fine and possibly jail the city's homeless after public safety complaints made about four homeless individuals in the past month.

Public homelessness could become a crime punishable with fines and possible incarceration for repeat offenders if Yorkville city council passes a new ordinance against “public camping.”

It was a National Night Out designed to bring folks together, from community members and the law enforcement who serve them, to Eli, the Yorkville Police Department therapy dog, and an in-person Sonic the Hedgehog.

Yorkville police are hosting National Night Out festivities from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Riemenschneider Park, 600 Hayden Drive, Yorkville.

The Yorkville Police Department celebrated a special milestone, achieving state accreditation for the first time in the department’s history through the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

After three individuals were awarded for helping save a man who suffered cardiac arrest at the downtown boat launch in Yorkville, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District is sharing more about the incident to educate the public.

Five law enforcement officials were honored by the Yorkville Police Department following an April undercover police investigation leading to a Yorkville man being charged for attempting to hire a hitman to kill a woman.

Oswegoland Park District Executive Director Tom Betsinger faces multiple felony charges including attempted reckless homicide after allegedly attempting to run over a person.

After helping save the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest at the downtown boat launch in Yorkville, three people have received special accommodations from the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District.

Following a traffic study conducted to reduce speeding through the downtown, the Yorkville Police Department is warning commuters not to make their morning rush hour so rushed.

The Yorkville Police Department welcomed a new officer into their family. Bret Johnson, a lifelong resident of Plainfield, took the oath of office during the city council meeting on June 24.

The Yorkville Police Department is asking for the public’s help and is continuing its search for a teenager who went missing on Monday, June 16. The teenager was last seen in the Country Hills subdivision near Fawn Ridge Court.

The Yorkville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in finding a missing teenager in the area of the Fawn Ridge Court and the Country Hills subdivision area of Yorkville.

The Yorkville Police Department confirmed there have been several instances of bullets striking homes in Yorkville over the past few weeks.

When 11 fuzzy ducklings trailing their mother fell into a storm drain on Redhorse Lane in Yorkville, instant action was necessary to save them. All 11 ducklings were rescued and placed in a cardboard box by the team of officers, while the frantic mother mallard watched on.

Emergency crews found three vehicles with heavy damage, including one on its roof, at a crash Thursday evening southwest of Yorkville.

Inflatable donuts in-hand, local law enforcement agencies scaled the buildings of local Dunkin’ stores to fundraise for the Special Olympics of Illinois.

The Yorkville Police Department welcomed a new officer into its ranks after Chief of Police James Jensen swore-in Sam Tickle at a recent Yorkville City Council meeting.

With a new legislative term, a slate of familiar and new faces have been appointed to Yorkville’s boards and commissions.

One person was treated for a minor injury in Yorkville following a fire that began in a residential bathroom before smoke filled an adjacent bedroom and hallway.

Following reports of several community members receiving suspicious calls from a supposed county sheriff demanding money for missing jury duty, the Yorkville Police issued a memo warning of the scam.

The Kendall County Coroner’s Office will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday in Yorkville.

Parking restrictions in Yorkville outside Grande Reserve Elementary are designed to mitigate safety concerns raised by teachers and parents of traffic backing up along the street with schoolchildren darting between cars.

A Yorkville man has been charged after he attempted to hire an undercover police officer posing at a hitman to kill a woman, according to a news release from the Yorkville Police Department.

With schoolchildren darting between cars and traffic backing up down the street, residents and city officials agreed something needed to be done to improve safety outside of Grande Reserve Elementary School in Yorkville.

Jericho Sauseda, 21, of the 600 block of Lincoln Station in Oswego was charged.

Police say Joliet woman battered employee attempting to stop fight.

ice.The sheriff’s office said the crash occurred at 2:32 p.m. Aug. 17 at the intersection of Game Farm Road and Route 34.

Yorkville police are investigating a Thursday armed robbery in which two men allegedly stole an iPhone and cash from someone.

The Yorkville Police Department has adopted a first-of-its kind list of shared principles with the NAACP intended to boost community policing

Sgt. Andrew Jeleniewski and Officer Dale Arentsen said goodbye to the Yorkville Police department before an assembled crowd of colleagues and family at city hall.