Kane County
Governor Asks For 11 Counties To Be Named Federal Disaster Areas
On Thursday, the entire Illinois congressional delegation and Gov. Quinn asked President Obama for federal flood-relief funds.
Expert: Difficult To Track Down Families Of Unclaimed Cremains
The head of a local cremation group said he’s not surprised to hear the Kane County Coroner is looking for relatives to claim the cremated remains of nearly 50 people.
11-Year-Old Boy Killed In 4-Car Pileup In Kane County
Three cars were stopped in the westbound lane of Illinois Route 64 and Peplow Road at about 7:30 p.m. in the village of Virgil, because of an earlier accident nearby, when another vehicle crashed into the back of one of the cars.
After 15 DUIs, Losing His License 4 Times, Elgin Man Still Driving
When an Elgin man and his passenger saw a white Econoline van wandering all over the roadway as they drove along I-90 toward Elgin on Oct. 20, they figured the person behind the wheel must be drunk and dangerous.
Kane County Forest Preserve Looks For Acorn Donations
The Kane County Forest Preserve District wants your acorns.
Elgin Teenager Dies In Kane County Crash
A 17-year-old Elgin boy is dead after a one-vehicle crash near Burlington in Kane County.
Elgin Man Becomes 2nd West Nile Fatality In Illinois This Year
The death of the 64-year-old Elgin man is the second in Illinois this year from West Nile.
Missing St. Charles Woman Last Seen Near Millennium Park
The search for a missing 20-year-old woman from St. Charles is now concentrated in the Chicago area. because her family says she was last seen at Millennium Park.
Authorities Await Toxicology Reports After Circus Worker Dies At Kane County Fair
Authorities in Kane County are awaiting toxicology reports to determine how a circus worker died at the county fairgrounds this past weekend.
Former Elgin Cop Gets 30 Days In Jail For Planting Evidence
A former Elgin police officer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for planting evidence at a crime scene.
Mosquito Batches With West Nile Found In Aurora, Montgomery
Three more batches of mosquitoes collected recently have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Kane County health Department said Friday.
Kane County State’s Attorney: Raises Needed To Keep Prosecutors From Leaving
The Kane County State’s Attorney is planning to ask for raises for his staff, and he says the reason is crucial.
Kane County Man Charged With Possessing, Trading Child Porn
A Kane County man stands charged with trafficking child pornography, after the FBI caught him in an online sting and found that he was keeping a graphic stash of pictures and videos depicting children engaged in sex acts with adults.
Man Dies In Police Custody In Kane County
Authorities are investigating the death of a 20-year-old man who died in custody at the Kane County jail.
Suspicious Package Outside Kane County Court Turns Out To Be DVD, Video Game
A suspicious package prompted authorities to shut down the parking lot at the Kane County Judicial Center Wednesday morning, but it turned out to be only a DVD, a video game and a calculator.
Barn Fire Shuts Down Route 47 In Kane County
A raging barn fire shut down busy Route 47 in Kane County Monday morning.
Kane County Sheriff: Parents Need To Be Aware Of Heroin Epidemic
The top law enforcement officer in Kane County says he is disappointed more parents aren’t showing up for eye-opening presentations on the use of heroin by teenagers in the exurban county west of Chicago.
Super Bowl Sunday DUI Operation Called Success In Kane County
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (CBS) — This year’s so “No Refusal” program on Super Bowl Sunday is being called a success in Kane County. As WBBM Newsradio’s John Waelti reports, the operation involves stepped-up DUI patrols […]
Judge Lashes Out At Victim’s Dad After Remark
A Kane County judge Thursday met an outburst in his courtroom with a contempt citation — and an outburst of his own.
9 Kids, Driver Hurt In Kane County School Bus Crash
Nine children and a driver were hurt Friday when a school bus crashed in Kane County.
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