Fox River
Coverage of Fox River in the Nexus archive.
- Family of woman killed in Fox River boat crash files lawsuit
The family of Magdalena Jablonska has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The suit follows her death which occurred during a boat crash on Fox River.
- Partial head recovered from Fox River in Illinois
A partial head from a Jane Doe has been recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County, Illinois. Local authorities confirmed the discovery of the remains.
- Calls for Fox River speed limits following deadly boat collision
A deadly boat collision on the Fox River in McHenry County, Ill., has sparked safety concerns and calls for stricter regulations. A new proposal to adjust speed limits on the water is being discussed amid the incident.
- Partial head found in Fox River in McHenry County, prompting investigation: coroner
A partial head was recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County, prompting a death investigation. Officials confirmed the discovery but provided no further details.
- Partial head recovered from Fox River in McHenry County
A partial head from a Jane Doe was recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County, Illinois. Local authorities, including the McHenry County Coroner's Office and Sheriff's Office, are investigating the discovery.
- 'She was always a giver': Brother mourns sister killed in Fox River boat crash
Magdalena Jablonska, a woman known for rescuing dogs, died in a boat crash on the Fox River. Her brother has mourned her, and a GoFundMe has been established in her honor.
- 'She was the rock of our family': Sister remembers Marine veteran killed in Fox River boating crash
Magdalena Jablonska, a Marine veteran, was killed in a Fox River boating crash. Her family is honoring her memory as 'the rock of our family' while Richard Stevenson faces legal proceedings related to the incident.
- Des Plaines woman identified in fatal Fox River boat crash
A 45-year-old man has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a boat crash on the Fox River resulted in the death of 48-year-old Magdalena Jablonska. The incident occurred in Des Plaines.
- Drunk boater accused of decapitating former Marine cried his ‘life was over’ after crash: prosecutors
A 45-year-old Illinois boater was allegedly speeding near 80 mph in a no-wake zone on the Fox River when he collided with a smaller boat, decapitating a former Marine. The boater reportedly told prosecutors his 'life was over' after the crash.
- Fox River boat crash victim identified; charges filed against Lisle man
A woman killed in a boat crash on the Fox River has been identified. A man accused of causing the collision is jailed and faces felony charges.
- 48-year-old suburban woman ID'd as person killed in high-speed boat crash on Fox River
A 48-year-old suburban woman was identified as the person killed in a high-speed boat crash on the Fox River in McHenry County. A man has been charged following the deadly incident.
- Drunk repeat offender called a 'ticking time-bomb' before 80-mph boating collision killed woman: prosecutors
An intoxicated boater with a history of DUI, Richard Stevenson, caused an 80-mph collision on the Fox River, decapitating a woman and injuring her husband. Prosecutors stated Stevenson's blood alcohol concentration was .236 post-crash, and he has prior charges for DUI and reckless driving.
- Boater charged in deadly river crash tested double legal limit for DUI, prosecutors say
Richard Stevenson, 45, faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a boat crash on the Fox River that killed one and injured two. Tests showed his blood alcohol concentration was 0.200, double Illinois' legal limit of 0.08. Stevenson has prior DUI and reckless driving charges.
- Boater charged in deadly river crash tested double legal limit for DUI, prosecutors say
Richard Stevenson, 45, faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a deadly boat crash on the Fox River. A 48-year-old woman died, and two others were injured when Stevenson's pontoon struck another vessel at high speed. Stevenson had a blood alcohol level of .200, twice Illinois' legal limit, and has prior DUI and reckless driving charges.
- Boater charged in deadly river crash tested double legal limit for DUI, prosecutors say
Richard Stevenson, 45, faces charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after his Southbay pontoon struck another boat on the Fox River, killing a 48-year-old woman and injuring two others. Tests showed his blood alcohol concentration was .200, double Illinois' legal limit of .08. Stevenson has prior DUI and reckless driving charges and remains in custody.
- Drunk boater decapitates woman after crashing into her at 80 miles per hour: ‘a ticking time-bomb’
A drunk boater decapitated a woman after crashing into her at 80 miles per hour on the Fox River. The incident was described as 'a ticking time-bomb' that 'went off' during the collision.
- Lisle man accused in fatal Fox River boat crash denied pretrial release
A McHenry County judge denied pretrial release for Richard M. Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, who is charged in a fatal boat crash on the Fox River that killed a 48-year-old woman.
- Lisle man charged after fatal Fox River boating crash in McHenry County
A man from Lisle faces felony charges after a fatal boating crash on the Fox River in McHenry County that resulted in one death and two injuries. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday afternoon.
- Man charged in Fox River boat crash that killed 1, injured 2: Report
A man has been charged in connection with a boat crash on the Fox River that resulted in one death and two injuries. Bystanders reported to emergency crews that two individuals from one of the boats left before first responders arrived.
- 1 killed, 2 hurt in Fox River boat crash; neighbors call for safety improvements amid investigation
One person was killed and two others were injured in a boat crash on the Fox River. Bystanders reported that two individuals left one of the boats before first responders arrived. The incident is under investigation, and neighbors are advocating for safety improvements.
- 1 killed, 2 injured in boat crash on Fox River near McHenry, according to authorities
One person was killed and two injured in a boat crash on the Fox River near McHenry on Saturday afternoon, as reported by McHenry County authorities. The incident occurred in McHenry County, with no additional details provided about the cause or the identities of those involved.
- Boating accident shuts down part of Fox River: McHenry County officials
A boat accident caused a partial shutdown of the Fox River in McHenry County on Saturday, as reported by local officials.
- Elgin man reported missing in June found dead in Fox River, coroner says
A 41-year-old Elgin man who was reported missing nearly a month ago was found dead in the Fox River, according to officials.
- Elgin authorities recover body from Fox River
A body was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, after authorities responded to a report of a deceased subject. The fire department and coroner's office worked together to recover the body early Thursday morning.
- Body pulled from suburban Fox River, Elgin police say
Elgin police reported that the body of a man was recovered from the Fox River. The incident occurred in a suburban area.
- St. Charles woman found dead after drowning in Fox River identified by officials
A woman from St. Charles was found dead after drowning in the Fox River. The Kane County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
- Body pulled from Fox River near St. Charles Township, Kane County sheriff says
A body was recovered from the Fox River near St. Charles Township, and the Kane County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation.
- Body pulled from Fox River, death investigation underway
A body was recovered from the Fox River, and authorities are investigating the death. The situation is described as a developing story with updates expected from WGN.
- Water rescue underway in Elgin; large police presence
A water rescue is underway in Elgin, Illinois, near the Fox River with a large police presence. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area as they respond to a person who entered the water.
- Body recovered in Fox River identified as missing 16-year-old Elgin girl
A body recovered in the Fox River has been identified as a missing 16-year-old girl from Elgin. The cause of death remains pending a toxicology report.
- Female's body recovered from Fox River in Elgin
A female's body was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, by detectives. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending determination by Kane County authorities.
- Woman's body found in Fox River in Elgin
A woman's body was discovered in the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, according to police. The incident was reported as a death in the river area.
- Person found dead in Fox River in Elgin, police say
A person was found dead in the Fox River in Elgin, and police are conducting a death investigation.