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Heard on: Dekalb & Southern Kane County Public Safety. · 1/14/2026 06:57 PM
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And West Church and Fairview, it's a gray 2013 Kia Optima.
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Pulled off near the turn lane, the vehicle stopped and they're trying to get a battery.
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Vehicle breaks down near West Church and Fairview

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a gray 2013 Kia Optima broke down near the intersection of West Church and Fairview in DeKalb, Illinois. The driver had pulled into a turn lane and was attempting to replace the car’s battery. The vehicle was expected to be operational again within about an hour.

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