Kane County Officers Locate Shank In Inmate's Sandal: Sheriff

The metal shank was found during a search of one of the jail's blocks during the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 29, the sheriff's office said.

2nd Lawsuit Filed in Crash That Killed St. Charles Teen

The fatal crash occurred in September 2017 and Jennifer Findahl is accused of driving under the influence, causing the crash.

'One Of The Hardest Working': Kane Co. Sheriff's K9 Tyront Dies

The Kane County Sheriff's Office Announced the K9's death Tuesday.

St. Charles To Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The ceremony will be held on Sept. 11 at the St. Charles Fire Department Memorial Monument

Walmart Evacuated In St. Charles Amid Report Of Masked Man

Authorities were called to the Walmart Friday morning and determined no criminal activity was occurring at the store.

Cameras Catch Suspect In Kane County Trying To Break Into Cars

The sheriff's office is looking for information on this person.

Man Upset By Giggling Shoots AK-47 At Highway: Cops

According to the state's attorney's office, the man's neighbors had guests who were outside at the time of the shooting.

St. Charles Woman Who Beat Husband With Bat Found Dead

Donna Black was found dead in a vehicle near Rockford this past week.

Police Search For Owner Of Boat Trapped In Fox River Dam

The fire department and police department are trying to locate the owner of a boat found trapped in dam Tuesday morning.

Mom Of St. Charles Girl Hurt In May Hit And Run Sues Driver

The man accused in the St. Charles park crash was indicted on June 26 on three felony counts, reports said.

DUI Crash In St. Charles Damages Electric Poles and Business

The reported DUI crash impacted power for a bit due to the power box being hit, but was restored by the St. Charles Electric Department.

St. Charles Man Faces Prison Time For Dealing Heroin

Johnny L. Williams is also charged in a pending drug-induced homicide case.

Pilot Injured As Plane Clips Truck During I-88 Emergency Landing

The small plane crashed onto I-88 in Kane County around 4 p.m., according to police, and lanes were reopened around 8:30 p.m.

Cops In Chicago Suburbs To Enforce Weed Laws Until Jan. 1: Report

Law enforcement groups are also working to find a way to test whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana, according to the report.

Boaters Rescued Near Dam on Fox River: Fire Officials

The boat ended up going over the dam but the St. Charles Fire Department was able to rescue three people from the boat before it did.

River Rescue on Fox: 3 Take Shelter Under Bridge During Storm

The adult and two children were brought to shore by rescue crews from the St. Charles Fire Department Monday afternoon.

Attacker Charged In Aggravated Domestic, Home Invasion: Police

The 38-year-old man is accused of attacking a woman last week and then returning the next day to break into her home, police said.

South Elgin Man Charged With DUI In Crash That Killed Woman

According to a news report, police said Amy Carlson, 25, of St. Charles was killed in the May 31 crash.

Man Sexually Assaults Person Sleeping on Couch: Cops

The 42-year-old St. Charles man has been arrested and faces home invasion and sex assault charges.

Excessive Speed a Factor In Motorcycle Fatality: Police

The St. Charles crash happened last weekend. Gustavo Sanchez Pineda was killed in the crash. His funeral is set for Saturday.

Homeowner Injured In Daytime Burglary: Police

Resident a reminder to lock their doors following the burglary Thursday in St. Charles.

Man Used Tracking Device On Ex-Girlfriend: Cops

The man is accused of texting his former girlfriend after being told to end contact, and following her with a tracking device, reports said.

Man Facing Weapon, Stolen Vehicle Charges In St. Charles Crash

An investigation revealed a Kia the Aurora man was driving during the crash had been reported stolen out of Aurora earlier that day.

Kane Co. Sees Surge in Heroin Overdose Deaths

Six people in the past six weeks have died from a heroin overdose, according to authorities.

St. Charles Man Charged With Home Invasion

He is accused of breaking into a South Elgin apartment and fighting with a man inside.

Sleepy Hollow Attacker Stabbed Inmate With Pencil: Police

Fabian Torres, who is accused of sexually assaulting and attacking his neighbor last month, now faces more charges in the jail attack.

Lake In The Hills Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

St. Charles police said the 28-year-old driver was ejected from the motorcycle in the 800 block of South Randall Road.

Man Faces Drug-Induced Homicide Charge In Overdose Death

The man is accused of providing the heroin that led to the death of a St. Charles Township man.

Girl Seriously Injured In Hit and Run Released from Hospital

Lexi Hanson, 7, is back at her home in Valley View after four days in the hospital.

Son Charged With Mom's Murder Claims He Mistook Her For Intruder

Mary Summerwill, 53, died from cranial injuries from a baseball bat attack March 24, according to authorities.

Fraud Incident Avoided By St. Charles Township Resident

Reports said the Minnesota buyer mailed the seller a check from a bank in Georgia, which raised his suspicions.

$500K Bond For Man Accused In Hit And Run With 'Abysmal' Record

He is accused of running his black pickup truck into a 7-year-old girl who was out biking on Mother’s Day.

Girl Screaming For Help From Car Was 'Joking': St. Charles Police

The City of St. Charles said police confirmed the girl wasn't in any danger and is fine, but added they appreciate getting the 911 call.

Driver Hits Squad Car 1 Day After Scott's Law Detail: Police

The Kane County Sheriff's Office distracted driving awareness campaign led to several citations but did not deter at the crash, police said.

St. Charles Police Department Hosting Youth Police Academy

June 10-14, 2019

Neighbor Tries To Put Out Garage Fire In St. Charles: Fire Dept.

What the fire department said is believed to have caused the accidental fire.

St. Charles Fire Department Conducting Water Main Flushing

April 23, 2019

Phone Scam Warning From Kane County Sheriff's Office

What the sheriff's office said is being reported about these "strange" phone calls.

Campton Hills Woman Killed With Baseball Bat: Authorities

Mary Summerwill, 53, died from cranial injuries, according to authorities. The Kane County State's Attorney's Office is reviewing the case.

St. Charles Drug Take Back Event Planned For April 27

Residents can get rid of unused prescription pills and patches from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the April 27 drug take back event.