Increase In Kane County Felony Filings During 2019: Report

Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon shared the number of felony filings in 2019 compared to 2018 during a recent media briefing.

1 Killed In West Chicago Crash

The two-vehicle collision happened Thursday night in West Chicago.

Kane Co. Sheriff Launches Electronic Monitoring Program

Five inmates were released from jail, placed on electronic monitoring Tuesday as part of the initiative.

West Chicago Man Held On $1M Bond After Chase, Standoff

A man wanted on a $1 warrant out of LaSalle County was arrested after a two-hour standoff on Jan. 3, Kane County Sheriff Hain said.

Man Clocked Going 102 MPH 'Had To Go To The Bathroom:' Police

Christopher A. Thole of St. Charles Township has had five speeding tickets in the past year, according to authorities.

Hanover Park Man Accused Of Selling LSD, Marijuana

The 21-year-old man is facing felony charges on accusations he recently sold drugs, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

Indiana Man Gets 80 Years For Attacking Ex-Wife In Sugar Grove

Dec. 17, 2017, Foster went inside a business in Sugar Grove to look for his former wife, and approached her and attacked, evidence showed.

St. Charles Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Woman: Deputies

According to the Kane County Sheriff's Office, Samuel Helland, 40, met his alleged victim on an internet dating service.

Man Gets Prison In Mother's Day Hit-And-Run That Injured Girl, 7

Brian J. Quartuccio of St. Charles Township has been sentenced to six years in prison in connection with the May 12 incident.

St. Charles Nursing Assistant Found Guilty Of Punching Patient

The Kane County State's Attorney's office presented evidence ​that the woman punched the patient at the care center on April 11, 2018.

Man Jailed In DUI Fatal Arrested Again In DUI Crash

Onofrio Lorusso pleaded guilty for a fatal that killed in 2009 St. Charles East grad. He was recently arrested for a DUI crash in Romeoville

Darien Man Accused Of Child Pornography Possession Out On Bond

Authorities found content linking the man to SD cards containing child pornography recently found at a local business, according to police.

City Announces Holiday Homecoming Road Closures

The holiday homecoming parade is on Saturday.

Man Who Pointed Gun At Walmart Says He May Have 'Blacked Out'

The St. Charles man told authorities he drank and took medication beforehand and does not recall the incident.

St. Charles Increase Police Presence On Roads

The Thanksgiving holiday can be a dangerous one on Illinois roadways. Police will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers.

Firefighter Hurt In St. Charles Garage Fire

According to the Daily Herald, the injury was minor.

1 Airlifted With Injuries After Crash On Route 38 In Kane County

A Honda headed east on Route 38 crossed the center line and was hit head-on by a semi headed west, according to the sheriff's office.

New Court Date For St. Charles Man In 'Molotov Cocktails' Case

The man will appear on criminal complaints for charges including possessing explosives and property damage, reports said.

Man Arrested for Pointing Gun at Walmart Shopper: Police

The incident occurred at the Walmart in St. Charles on Halloween.

Man Pointed Gun At Walmart Shopper: Police

The incident occurred Thursday night at the Walmart in St. Charles.

St. Charles Man Hoped To 'Scare' People With 'Molotov Cocktails'

The St. Charles man told police he was angry about a drug deal and only wanted to frighten people at a Geneva home, reports said.

Buckle Up And Drive Sober This Halloween: St. Charles Police

A 'sobering' reminder from the St. Charles Police Department.

Kitchen Fire Damages Moore Avenue Home

Damage to the home and its contents caused by the fire are estimated at $25,000, the St. Charles Fire Department reported.

Open House To Be Held at New Police Station

Residents can come check out the new facility, which opened in recent weeks.

Batavia Man Sentenced in Home Invasion, Battery

The 37-year-old man has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison.

St. Charles Fire Dept. Hosts Open House This Weekend

The open house will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 19.

Kane Co. Bomb Squad Responds to St. Charles Incident

Some residents living on Lucylle Court were evacuated Tuesday.

St. Charles Man Accused of Soliciting Sex Act from Teen

Peter I. Madsen, 29, is accused of sending lewd images and videos to a teen, according to authorities.

South Elgin Man Arrested for Home Burglaries

The home burglaries occurred on September 23 and police arrested the South Elgin man in recent weeks.

St. Charles 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

Sex offenders are prohibited from passing out candy on Halloween.

St. Charles Man Dies After Being Hit By Car

A 28-year-old St. Charles woman was driving when she hit the man, authorities said.

Active Shooter Presentations Held in St. Charles

There will be two active shooter presentations held this month in St. Charles.

Inmate Throws Urine, Feces in Jailhouse Attacks: Police

Fabian Torres is accused of attacking corrections officers during five incidents over a week-long period, authorities said.

Chicago Woman Accused In Lottery Scam Wanted In Kane County

According to officials, the woman wanted in the reported scam is 49-year-old Janet Cruz, from Chicago.

Grease Fire Damages St. Charles Restaurant

The blaze caused about $1,000 in damage to the contents of the Eden on the River Restaurant in St. Charles.

St. Charles Fire Chief Announces Retirement

St. Charles Fire Chief Joseph Schelstreet will be retiring.

Maple Park Police Advise All To 'Lock It' Amid Car Break-Ins

A reminder from the Maple Park Police Department, shared by the sheriff's office.

New St. Charles Police Station Set to Open Monday

Construction on the building at 1515 W. Main Street is complete.

St. Charles House Fire Under Investigation

A Saturday night blaze left a St. Charles home with $10,000 in damage, fire officials said.

St. Charles Police Prepare For Upcoming Move To New Facility

The Daily Herald reported that the police department is expected to move to the new W. Main Street headquarters next week.