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Chicago Tribune
27 minutes ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Waterman man charged with attempted murder of 71-year-old relative in Big Rock Township
An 18-year-old man from Waterman has been charged with attempted murder after what police said was a domestic disturbance that involved a threat to kill a 71-year-old family member on Saturday in Big Rock Township, according to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff's Office. Koda Uebel, 18, of Waterman, has been charged with one count of first degree attempted murder, two counts of aggravated domestic battery, one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm to a person 60 years old or older, two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer, two counts of domestic battery, one count of resisting an officer and one county of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor, according to the release. At around 12:06 a.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to a call about a possible domestic disturbance involving two family members at a home on the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue in Big Rock Township, according to the release. Deputies said that through a locked front door they saw a man, later identified as Uebel, punching, slapping and kicking a woman, as well as threatening to kill her, the release said. The deputies forced entry into the home and assisted the woman to safety, the release said, but the man is then accused of attacking the deputies. A Taser was used to gain control of the man, and, during that time, the man bit one of the deputies, but ultimately was restrained, according to the release. The woman, 71, was taken to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva with serious injuries, the release said. She remains hospitalized but in stable condition, officials said. The injured deputy and Uebel were evaluated at Delnor and medically cleared, according to the release. The deputy was released that night, per the news release, and Uebel was taken into the custody of the Kane County Sheriff's Office. Uebel will have a pretrial release detention hearing on June 5.
Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Kane Sheriff's Office center that helps people impacted by criminal legal system start businesses launches independently
The Kane County Sheriff's Office's Entrepreneurship Center, which aims to help individuals impacted by the criminal legal system start businesses, is launching as an independent initiative of the sheriff's office, according to a news release from the office. Previously, the Honorable William H. Hall Entrepreneurship Center had been a Small Business Development Center satellite, the release said, and was supported by the Illinois Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration and Waubonsee Community College. The transition to an independent center was a result of funding changes, the release said. Regarding Waubonsee's involvement with the center going forward, a spokesperson from the community college said in an emailed statement to The Beacon-News that 'the initiative grew larger than the budget provided,' and that the satellite 'was just the beginning of the plan to scale.' Waubonsee will be continuing its own SBDC-related work, the spokesperson said. A spokesperson from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which administers Small Business Development Center funding on behalf of the state, confirmed that the department will not be directly involved with the entrepreneurship center in Kane County going forward. The county's entrepreneurship center will now be funded through detainee commissary funds, like other programs the sheriff's office runs, and through the office's corrections budget, according to Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain. The center's programming is meant to help individuals who are 'often excluded from traditional entrepreneurship programs,' the release said. The Kane County Small Business Development Center opened last September, and was meant to help current and former detainees start businesses, according to the county. It evolved from a program that has given detainees the chance to participate in a business plan and pitch competition. Per the county, two former detainees have since launched a catering company and a trucking business. The sheriff's office also announced recently that the entrepreneurship center would be hosting a free 'Start Your Business' program for justice-involved individuals in Kane County and surrounding areas, including formerly incarcerated individuals and people on probation or parole, according to the news release. Participants will receive instruction on topics like business planning, marketing, financial management and accessing capital, with classes held remotely and in person. The goal of these efforts is to reduce recidivism, said Judy Dawson, the Sheriff's Office's director of diversion and reentry programs. She noted that individuals who start businesses as a result of this programming can create more jobs for other people who have been incarcerated, forming a sort of 'employment ecosystem.' Those entrepreneurs can also be mentors to individuals who have been affected by the criminal legal system, because they've had similar experiences. Individuals interested in the class can contact the Sheriff's Office Small Business Development Center coordinator Rudy Gonzalez at gonzalezrudy@ or 331-335-0300.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kanab sex offender charged with 50 felonies for sexual exploitation of a minor
Report child sexual assault material to law enforcement by contacting the ICAC Tip Line at (801) 281-1211 or your local law enforcement agency. KANAB, Utah () — A registered sex offender in Kanab has been arrested after a cyber tip revealed he possessed Child Sexual Assault Material (CSAM). Law enforcement says that he poses a risk to minors in the community due to what was found at his home. Tyi Kay McKinlay, 43, has been charged with 50 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one misdemeanor count of possession of a child sex doll. He was previously convicted of sexual abuse of a child in 2004 and was placed on the sex offender registry. According to documents, on May 1, an officer with the Kane County Sheriff's Office received a case assignment from the Utah Attorney General's Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. A CyberTipline report from Google reported that more than 100 files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were associated with a Gmail account. Sex offender arrested for attempting to meet child in Lehi, documents say On May 12, the officer received another case assignment, this time with 1,668 files of CSAM associated with the Gmail account. The name on the account was McKinlay's, and the date of birth matched his. An IP geolocation also matched McKinlay. The officer confirmed that at least 50 files of CSAM were on McKinlay's cell phone. On May 28, a search warrant for McKinlay's vehicle, person, and house in Kanab revealed he had several disturbing possessions. According to the officer, McKinlay had photos of local, underage females and a jar containing a female child's underwear. He was also in possession of a doll depicting an underage female child. McKinlay was booked into the Kane County Jail and is currently being held without bail due to the risk officers believe he poses to the community. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SLCPD arrest man for nearly hitting officers with vehicle while fleeing traffic stop Utah unveils new housing dashboard in effort to hit 'moonshot' goal of building 35,000 starter homes DOJ cutting American Bar Association access to judicial nominees Kanab sex offender charged with 50 felonies for sexual exploitation of a minor Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: The EV Revolutionizer Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Santoyo running for Kane County sheriff, says focus is on mental health, police cooperation and cultural immersion
Luis 'Lou' Santoyo, an Elburn village trustee, recently announced his bid for Kane County sheriff in 2026. So far in the race, Santoyo, a Republican, is running as are two Democratic candidates, current county Undersheriff Amy Johnson and former Kane County Sheriff's Office employee Salvador Rodriguez. Santoyo, who was born in Mexico and grew up in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, said an experience as a child seeing a man shot informed his decision to pursue law enforcement as a career. 'i kind of made a promise to myself somewhere along the line … I want to be in a position where I can actually stand in the gap for other people who can't defend themselves,' Santoyo told The Beacon-News on Thursday. He started his career working in the Cook County Jail, he said, then worked as a police officer and detective in the Cook County Sheriff's Department. Afterwards, he worked part-time in the Elburn Police Department, while also teaching middle school and later high school students, he said. According to his website, he investigated crimes like child exploitation and gang violence as a detective and worked as a forensic artist, hostage negotiator and dignitary protection specialist. He has also worked with immigrant and underserved communities, he said. In 2023, he was elected an Elburn village trustee. Santoyo, who said he previously voted for incumbent Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, said he'd considered running for sheriff for some time, but with Hain stepping down saw an opening to run for the job in 2026. He filed his statement of organization with the Illinois State Board of Elections on April 16. Santoyo, who — unlike the two other candidates in the race so far — has no direct experience working in the Kane County Sheriff's Office, said he hopes to 'shake up the paradigm a little bit' in the office. He noted, for example, concerns about how the sheriff's office and local municipalities' police departments work together, noting the high-profile public dispute between the sheriff's office and Aurora Police Department over the 2023 officer-involved shooting of James Moriarty. Santoyo said he plans to foster more communication and collaboration if he's elected sheriff. Another one of his policy ideas, he said, is to partner with mental health experts and institutions to support police training and activities — for example, having a mental health expert present at interviews or interrogations, in advance of a case going to court. Should he be elected, he said he'd also foster stronger relationships with educational institutions in the county, and focus on what he calls 'cultural immersion.' Santoyo said he believes there's a relationship between a 'misunderstanding of cultures' and racial profiling, and suggested the sheriff's office could create educational opportunities for officers on the demographics and beliefs of residents of the county. 'I'm really focusing more on the word 'serve' rather than 'protect,'' Santoyo said Thursday, referring to the popular motto adopted by many police departments. 'Because we already know how to protect, and we're good at it.' As for the race itself, Santoyo, who describes himself as a 'moderate Republican,' said he sees the role of sheriff as a nonpartisan one and wants to serve the community 'even-handedly.' He said he'd prioritize compliance with both state and federal law when it comes to immigration enforcement. 'I can't in good faith come and say that I'm a far-right guy and shut the door to people's needs who are on the other side,' Santoyo said on Thursday. 'They can call me a RINO (Republican in name only). They can call me whatever.' The mid-term elections, which include the Kane County sheriff seat, will take place on Nov. 3, 2026, with the primary next April.
Chicago Tribune
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Salvador Rodriguez, Luis Santoyo join the 2026 race for Kane County sheriff
Two more candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to be elected Kane County sheriff in 2026, as current Sheriff Ron Hain prepares to retire when his term ends next year. Earlier this month, Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson announced her intention to run for sheriff — with Hain's support. So far, she faces two opponents, including a primary challenger. Salvador Rodriguez of Sugar Grove, who previously worked in the Kane County Sheriff's Office, has announced he is running for sheriff as a Democrat against Johnson. Luis Santoyo, a current Elburn village trustee, has announced he is running as a Republican for sheriff in the 2026 election. Rodriguez retired from the Kane County Sheriff's Office, where he said he worked for nearly 30 years and held a number of different positions — such as a patrol deputy, field training officer, K-9 handler, a sergeant in the Office of Professional Standards and a public safety police lieutenant, according to his campaign website. He said he was involved with the office's Explorer Post Program and also helped develop the office's Cadet Program, which gives individuals ages 17-20 insights into how the department operates and provides entry-level deputy sheriff training. Rodriguez said he has been planning to run for sheriff since last spring. He filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections in October, and has begun to accept campaign contributions, according to records from the state Board of Elections. His top goal is to provide leadership 'rooted in real community involvement,' he said on Monday, like facilitating talks with the community and partnering with local police departments. 'Everything from coffee with a cop to putting on programs where we come together with the youth,' he said. He said forming relationships with local communities could increase the likelihood that community members will call law enforcement when problems arise. 'Especially over on the East Side of Aurora, where it's low-income housing, where we're the busiest … one of the events that I want to do is to get some of us in uniform, go out there, knock on their doors and talk to them — and not in our (squad cars) where they're going to be intimidated, but us on foot in the neighborhood talking to everybody.' If elected sheriff, Rodriguez also plans to respond to what he called in a press release announcing his bid for sheriff 'the national disregard for the rule of law.' 'I think, nationally, there's just this whirlwind of uncertainty and things that aren't being enforced and are being enforced,' he said. 'I will not waver under any type of pressure from the federal government, federal police or just in general.' Rodriguez is also a Democratic precinct committeeman for Sugar Grove Township and a member of the Western Kane Democrats, according to Monday's press release. He's worked as an adjunct professor at Aurora University, he said, and attended schools in Aurora and Naperville as well as Aurora University. Also in the race is Luis Santoyo of Elburn, who's running as a Republican per the Illinois State Board of Elections. He filed his statement of organization on April 16. According to Santoyo's campaign website, he was born in Mexico and grew up in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. He previously worked as a detective in the Cook County Sheriff's Department, having investigated crimes like child exploitation and gang violence and serving as a forensic artist, hostage negotiator and dignitary protection specialist. He has also worked with immigrant and underserved communities, his website says. In 2023, he was elected an Elburn village trustee. The mid-term elections will take place on Nov. 3, 2026, with the primary election next April.
