Kane Co. Man Charged With 44 Counts Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Prosecutors allege Jeremy Batterman used artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images and videos involving minors.

Kane County Sheriff Remains Away From Work, Reason Unclear

Undersheriff Amy Johnson has continued overseeing the department as officials decline to discuss the sheriff’s ongoing absence.

Kane Co. Board OKs $2.3M Property Tax Levy Increase

The increase will help fund the county’s $402.9 million budget and reduce its reliance on cash reserves.

Body Pulled From Fox River ID'd As St. Charles Woman

The 41-year-old's body was found Wednesday evening.

Body Found In Fox River Near St. Charles: Reports

The discovery, the latest in a string of bodies recovered from the river, was made Wednesday evening.

Gas Leak Shuts Down Major Kane Co. Intersection: Police

A gas leak was reported near Route 64 and LaFox Road in Campton Hills.

South Elgin Man Charged In Fatal Mother’s Day DUI Crash Near Yorktown Center

A 35-year-old woman has died following the collision on Sunday near Yorktown Center in Lombard.

Woman, 44, Found Dead In Driveway Early Saturday: Coroner

Preliminary evidence shows the woman died from injuries consistent with an auto-versus-pedestrian incident, authorities said.

Excavation In South Elgin Yields No New Leads in Kianna Galvin Case: Prosecutors

Investigators searched a Revere Road property after ground-penetrating radar detected anomalies beneath the surface, authorities said.

Body Recovered From Fox River Identified

The elderly man who was found in the Fox River has been identified as a South Elgin man, according to the coroner's office.

Body Of Man Found In Fox River In St. Charles, Investigation Underway

The body was found Wednesday morning in the river in St. Charles.

Suspicious Device Investigation Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures In St. Charles

A suspicious device report in downtown St. Charles prompted evacuations and road closures Friday, police said.

Police Investigate Bank Robbery At BMO Harris In St. Charles

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the investigation, police said.

Woman Charged In St. Charles Fatal Crash Ordered To Remain Detained

A 27-year-old man died in the collision and a 29-year-old West Chicago woman faces charges.

Woman Charged With Reckless Homicide, DUI In Fatal Hit-And-Run: St. Charles Police

Police say a woman left the scene after a 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night.

51 New Felony Charges Filed Against St. Charles Man In ‘Upskirt’ Video Case

A forensic search of Jascent M. Harvey’s phone uncovered hundreds of secretly recorded “upskirt” videos, according to report

Ex-Kane County Prosecutor Sues State’s Attorney

Former prosecutor alleges he was dismissed after reporting backdating of criminal filings, according to reports.

Woman Charged With Reckless Homicide In St. Charles Man’s Death

Dagoberto Rivera, 57, died in the August 2025 collision in Campton Hills.

Knife-Wielding Man Who Threatened Cops Is Charged With Attempted Murder: Authorities

The homeless man now faces several charges in Kane County Circuit Court.

Daycare Teacher Gave Laxatives To 3 Small Children: St. Charles Police

Police said the three children are all age 2 and younger.

St. Charles Focuses On Providing Resources For Immigrant Families

St. Charles Mayor Clint Hull read a proclamation reaffirming the city’s support for the constitutional rights of all people.

1 Injured In House Fire In St. Charles

The blaze happened in the 0 to the 100 block of North Avenue in St. Charles Tuesday morning.

Kane County Rolls Out New Emergency Alert System

Kane County recently transitioned to a new mass notification vendor, Regroup, to enhance the delivery of public safety alerts.

Dog Saved From Icy Pond Near St. Charles

The Fox River and Countryside Fire Department was called to the pond on Monday morning.

FBI Releases More Details On St. Charles Bank Robbery; Robber Still 'At Large'

The robber is described as being a black man in his 40s. He held up the U.S. Bank on Smith Road on Saturday afternoon, police said.

Bank Robbery Happened Saturday In St. Charles

The bank robbery happened at the U.S. Bank Saturday afternoon, police said.

Dryer Fire Leaves Two Apartment Units Uninhabitable In St. Charles: Fire Officials

The blaze was reported in the dryer of an apartment in the 1300 block of West Main Street at about 8:50 a.m. Thursday.

Police Chief Responds To Allegations Of Guns Being Sold Out Of Evidence Room

"These charges involve alleged conduct that occurred under prior village and police department leadership," Campton Hills' top cop said.

Ex-Police Chief, Current And Former Cops Illegally Sold Guns Out Of Evidence Room: Prosecutors

A "yearlong" probe landed the four current and former Campton Hills Police Department employees in jail.

Kane County Officials Work To Change State Law To Improve Emergency Safety Response

House Bill 2442 (HB2442) was recently signed into law.

Coroner IDs Campton Hills Man Killed In Fiery, Rollover Crash Near St. Charles

The collision happened Tuesday morning at Silver Glen Road and Old Homestead Road in St. Charles Township.

1 Killed In St. Charles Crash: Police

Drivers have been advised not to travel in the area of Silver Glen and Old Homestead roads Tuesday morning due to the collision.

Suburban Wrestler, H.S. Senior Fatally Shot In Home Over The Weekend In Hampshire: Family

Deegan Kirschke, 17, died of a gunshot wound in a home in Hampshire. A 20-year-old man now faces charges in connection with the shooting.

Texas Lawmakers Again Evacuated From St. Charles Hotel Amid 2nd Bomb Threat In Days

Authorities in St. Charles have cleared the scene. No explosive devices were located inside the St. Charles hotel and conference center.

Funds Raised For Wife, Stepchildren Of Kayaker Who Drowned In Fox River: GoFundMe

Nearly $25,000 has been raised for the wife of Taylor Russell, 25, of Hanover Park, and Russell's step children.

Woman Dies Days After Being Hit By Car In St. Charles

The 49-year-old woman died after being hit in a parking lot in the 800 block of South Randall Road in St. Charles.

Man, 25, Identified As Kayaker Who Drowned In Fox River

Taylor Russell, 25, of Hanover Park, died in the incident, which remains under investigation, authorities said.

Body Of Missing Kayaker Found In Fox River In St. Charles

The body was spotted by a resident at about 6 a.m. Thursday in the river near the Great Western Trail Bridge.

Woman, 39, Charged With Attempted Murder, Accused Of Stabbing Woman: Police

Sandy Underwood, 39, has been arrested in connection with the stabbing at an apartment in St. Charles Tuesday night, police said.

Kayaker Still Missing 14 Hours Later: Fire Officials

The person reportedly went underwater in the Fox River near Ferson Creek Tuesday night.