Kane County

Kane County Office of Emergency Management is requesting residents and businesses with uninsured property damage from the July 2-4 severe storms to complete an online self-assessment survey. The survey aims to assess damage from the storms that impacted the county during that period.

Severe storms in Chicago are ending a week-long heatwave but bringing concerns of damaging winds, lightning, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts up to 70 mph, recent heavy rainfall in Kane County, and a flood advisory in Cook County.

A 41-year-old man from Hampshire is accused of taking a 9-year-old girl off her bike and sexually assaulting her in Kane County. Officials reported the incident and charged the man.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for northwest Cook County, with a tornado warning in effect for parts of northeastern Kane and northwestern Cook Counties. The storms caused quarter-sized hail, 70 mph winds, and tree damage in Bartlett before moving southeast into the metro area. A severe thunderstorm watch remains active for multiple counties until 10 p.m.

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.

A Kane County man accused of a road rage attack in Crystal Lake has been denied pre-trial release. Julio Salas, 35, faces felony charges including aggravated unlawful restraint and two counts of aggravated battery.

A serial DUI driver has been charged with his 8th offense following a collision in Algonquin. He remains jailed in Kane County.

A major intersection in Campton Hills, Route 64 and LaFox Road, is closed due to a gas leak, according to police. The closure is part of safety measures related to the incident.

A 15-year-old Canadian girl allegedly set fire to the Kane County Cougars baseball team's bus, which was fully engulfed by the time firefighters arrived. Police are investigating the incident.