Kane County Crime
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Man accused of murdering mother in Burr RidgeFeb 24, 2025 2:10 pm - A Burr Ridge man has been charged with first-degree murder, accused of attacking his mother with a small sledgehammer.
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Ex-employee admits to stealing more than $100,000 from Geneva dance schoolFeb 23, 2025 10:02 am - A former employee of a Geneva dance studio has been sentenced to probation after admitting guilt to stealing more than $100,000 from the business.
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Three of four accused in theft of high-end SUV, high-speed chase detained in DuPage CountyFeb 22, 2025 5:06 pm - Three of four young persons accused of involvement with the theft of a high-end SUV and leading police on a high-speed chase earlier this month were ordered to be kept detained in DuPage County Saturday as they await trial.
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Elgin man gets 15 years for shooting at policeFeb 21, 2025 3:49 pm - An Elgin man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at police in 2023.
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How the Batman-esque ‘Grappler’ is ending police chases in Kane CountyFeb 20, 2025 5:08 pm - It’s got a name like a pro wrestler and works like something from a “Batman” movie, but the latest addition to the Kane County sheriff’s crime-fighting arsenal isn’t make believe, and it’s already out there catching bad guys.
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Man gets 8 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse materialFeb 20, 2025 1:36 pm - An Algonquin man is sentenced to eight years in prison for disseminating child pornography.
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Judge: Victims of Highland Park shooting can be present during testimonyFeb 20, 2025 12:22 pm - A Lake County judge ruled Thursday that victims of the July 4, 2022 mass shooting in Highland Park may be present during the trial of the defendant who’s charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder stemming from the attack.
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North Aurora man charged in connection with child sex stingFeb 19, 2025 5:12 pm - A North Aurora man is facing multiple felonies stemming from a child sex sting operation conducted by the Cook County sheriff’s office.
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Bartlett man charged with possession of stolen vehicle after driving it in BloomingdaleFeb 18, 2025 3:01 pm - A Bartlett man was arrested Monday after police reportedly found him to be in possession of a stolen car.
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Man accused of pointing gun at vehicles passing by St. Charles barFeb 18, 2025 8:54 am - A man is facing gun charges, after being accused of pointing a handgun at vehicles passing a bar Saturday in St. Charles.