5 Injured In St. Charles House Fire

The blaze broke out Wednesday evening in the basement of a home in the 200 block of Valley View Drive.

Man Charged In Connection With Hit-And-Run, Injuring Motorcyclist

Ruben Campuzano, of Elgin, admitted to striking the 72-year-old motorcycle driver and speeding away, police said.

Cops Release Photo Of Car In Hit-And-Run That Injured 72-Year-Old

A 72-year-old motorcyclist is in serious condition after a hit-and-run crash Monday. Police have released traffic footage of the wanted car.

Texas Man Charged In Connection With Armed Robbery, Mugging

St. Charles police said Amos L. Hollie, of Houston, took a necklace from a man early Sunday, cutting the victim with a knife in the process.

Neighbor Fatally Shoots Dog, Says It Was Blocking His Path

The man told police he shot at his neighbor's two dogs because they were aggressively blocking the way into his home from his boat dock.

Inmate Hugo Avila Back In Custody After Escaping Kane County Police

Avila was arrested Monday.

Probation For Son Who Accidentally Killed Mother With Bat: Plea

Thomas Summerwill was sentenced to four years of probation, community service and grief counseling after a guilty plea in the 2019 incident.

Former IYC Staffer Pleads Guilty To Sex Acts With Juvenile Inmate

Antionette Perkins, 33, pleaded guilty to felony official misconduct and will not be allowed to hold a government job again.

Inmate Escapes Transport Van On Way To Kane County Jail

According to St. Charles police, Hugo R. Avila slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped from a transport van on the way to the county jail.

Aurora Man Charged With Murder In St. Charles Nightclub Shooting

Kane County State's Attorney's office announced Michael D. V. Carwell is also charged with attempted murder. His bond was set at $3 million

Aurora Man Killed In St. Charles Nightclub Shooting

Two of the three surviving victims underwent emergency surgery, while a third was treated and released.

Attempted Murder Charge: Man Accused Of Stabbing Victim In Neck

Police arrested 66-year-old Randy L. Wilson after officials said he stabbed a man during a dispute outside an apartment building.

Bicyclists Ride In Silence To Honor Injured Comrades

A bicycle procession of nearly 100 riders will wind through the streets of Geneva and St. Charles to raise awareness of bicycle safety.

St. Charles Police Crack Down on DUIs During Memorial Day Weekend

As part of the Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign, additional St. Charles police officers will be patrolling the streets.

Distracted Driving Citations On The Rise In St. Charles

Police Chief Rich Clark said the number of citations has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to past distracted driving campaigns.

Helmut Jahn, World-Famous Architect, Killed While On Bike Ride

The famous architect who designed Chicago's Thompson Center has been confirmed as the victim of a Saturday crash in Campton Hills.

Missing Man Found After Leaving St. Charles Adult Living Center

St. Charles Police announced Tuesday evening that 72-year-old Alzheimer's patient had been safely found.

Employee Charged With Sexual Misconduct At Youth Detention Center

A former juvenile justice specialist at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles was charged Tuesday with two sexual misconduct felonies.

City Warns St. Charles Residents: Beware Of COVID-19 Vaccination Scams

"Ignore emails, texts, phone calls or letters that claim they can get you a reserved spot on the waiting list for a fee."

St. Charles Police Release St. Patrick's Day Traffic Grant Numbers

Police issued three citations for speeding and 16 others for a variety of other violations as part of a county-wide safety campaign.

St. Charles Man Charged With DUI Had BAC 4X Legal Limit: Police

Police said a St. Charles man had a BAC of more than 0.37 percent when he was arrested after a crash, according to a report.

St. Charles Police To Conduct Extra DUI Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day

Additional officers will be working as part of the states “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

St. Charles Fire Department Extinguishes Building Fire On Pleasant Plains Drive

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries during the incident Sunday afternoon.

Manhunt Ends With Domestic Battery Charges For Kane County Man

Police allege the 30-year-old hit a woman in the head with a rock during a brutal two-day attack in mid-January.

Executive Sentenced For Helping Factory Hire Undocumented Workers

A former Chicago staffing company executive admitted last year to helping a Streamwood factory rehire 17 undocumented workers.

Former Chicago Bear Cleared Of Running Fight Ring At Youth Prison

Johan Asiata, who played twice for the Chicago Bears in 2010, was charged in November 2016 with official misconduct and aggravated battery.

83-Year-Old Man Killed In Head-On Crash Near St. Charles: Sheriff

The man’s car crossed into oncoming traffic Friday morning in unincorporated St. Charles, according to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.

Former Verizon Employee In Huntley Found Guilty Of Sending Customer’s Nude Photo To Himself

Justin D. Devine of St. Charles was charged with two counts of non-consensual dissemination of a sex image, a class 4 felony.

2 Killed In Head-On Crash In Burlington Township: Sheriff

UPDATE: Two people are dead after a head-on crash early Thursday morning that may have been caused by snowy conditions, police said.

Verizon Worker Took Sex Images From Customer's Phone: Authorities

The St. Charles man was working at a store in Huntley when he transferred the images to his phone, according to authorities.

Beware Of Coronavirus Vaccine Scams In St. Charles

If you get a call, text or email from someone claiming they can get you early access to a coronavirus vaccine, that's a scam.

​St. Charles Police Crack Down On Drunk Driving In Holiday Season

Authorities in St. Charles have a simple reminder for drivers this holiday season: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Driver Dies In Rollover Crash After Swerving Around Deer: Sheriff

A 50-year-old Cortland man swerved around a deer, causing his car to roll at least twice before crashing into a utility pole, police said.

Sexual Assault, Abuse Charges For Former Kane Co. Jail Supervisor

A former Kane County sergeant is accused of assaulting several employees he was supervising at the county jail in St. Charles.

Fire Damages Memory Care Facility In St. Charles

An employee put out the fire in a resident’s room before firefighters arrived, according to officials.

34 Sex Offenders In St. Charles: 2020 Safety Map

Twenty-five of St. Charles' 34 registered sex offenders are classified as sexual predators.

$500K Bail For Man Charged In Crash That Killed Elderly Woman

A St. Charles man is facing felony charges after police said he hit and killed an 88-year-old woman crossing the street in her wheelchair.

Woman In Wheelchair Killed In Hit And Run Crash

An arrest has been made in the hit-and-run death of Helen Radnoti, 88.

Man Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Of Elderly Woman

The 23-year-old turned himself in late Friday night, about eight hours after police say he hit the 88-year-old woman in her wheelchair.

Woman, 88, Killed In Hit-And-Run Friday; Police Search For Driver

St. Charles police are trying to locate a man they say hit and killed an 88-year-old Chicago woman crossing the street in her wheelchair.