Kane & DuPage County Scanner

Structure Fire (Wheaton) Carol Stream Fire Dept and Wheaton Fire Dept on scene of a working house fire in the 1400 block of Wendover Lane. Engine 29 reports heavy flames showing from a two-story, single-family home. Reported fire in the attic. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Structure Fire (Carpentersville) Carpentersville Fire Dept on scene of a working garage fire in the 2300 block of Arrow Street. Reported as fully engulfed in flames with reports of a victim trapped inside the house. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Police Pursuit (Oak Brook) Oak Brook Police are in active vehicle pursuit of a silver Honda wanted for retail theft out of Westmont. The vehicle was eastbound on Interstate 88 in the area of Interstate 294. The vehicle has lost two tires and is riding on the rims after being spike stripped. The chase is now eastbound on I-290 at 9th Ave exit. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Commercial Fire (Lisle) Lisle-Woodridge Fire District on scene of a working fire at Jersey Mikes, 1032 Maple Avenue. Fire crews report a small fire inside the restaurant. Multiple fire departments responding to assist. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Serious Crash (Elgin) South Elgin Fire Dept and Bartlett Fire District on scene of a single-vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment at Route 25 north of Kenyon Road. The car rolled over an unknown number of times. Fire crews are working on extrication and a medical helicopter has been placed on standby. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Multiple police agencies responded after occupants of two vehicles engaged in a dispute and led to a shooting in front of Dundee Highlands Elementary School in West Dundee Wednesday afternoon. The West Dundee Police Department said the incident happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. Wednesday when the occupants of two vehicles were engaged in a dispute. The vehicles traveled into West Dundee and were westbound on Edwards Avenue just west of Ryan Lane when shots were fired from between the two vehicles. Witnesses stated the vehicles immediately fled from the area. The cause of this dispute or where it began is unknown, police said. Officers from multiple agencies conducted an extensive canvass and grid search to ensure no one was injured, to attempt to locate anyone involved and to preserve and recover potential evidence. While several spent shell casings were recovered from the scene, there were no reports of injuries or residential property damage. Given the proximity to Dundee Highlands Elementary School, police say they were in immediate communication with school officials, who implemented the appropriate safety protocols. The incident was not related to the school, nor was it related to the incident on Tuesday, where a "reckless prank" by a high school student resulted in the elementary school activating its safety protocols that day as well. "Again, there is no active threat to the public. There are no reported injuries." The investigation remains ongoing and is being carried out by numerous police agencies. "More information will be made available when appropriate, and the public's patience is greatly appreciated in the meantime." facebook.com/12210559142673…

HazMat Incident (Aurora) Aurora Fire Dept on scene of an active hazardous materials incident at Specialty Mat Services, 2730 Beverly Drive. A truck with a 55-gallon barrel of bleach is leaking into the sewer. The MABAS Division 13 Hazardous Materials Response team has been requested. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Structure Fire (Elgin) Elgin Fire Dept on scene of a working house fire in the 1100 block of Pegwood Drive. Fire crews report a fully engulfed garage fire extending heavily into the home and threatening to catch the adjacent house on fire. Report of occupants possibly still trapped in the home. A Working Fire upgrade has been requested for additional resources. facebook.com/12210559142673…

A West Chicago woman is facing DUI and homicide charges after police say she fatally struck an Elgin motorcyclist in St. Charles and fled the scene, leaving him to die on Wednesday evening. The St. Charles Police and Fire Departments were dispatched around 10:52 p.m. Wednesday to the intersection of Country Club Road and North 5th Avenue for a traffic crash involving injuries. It was reported at the time that an SUV and a motorcycle were involved in the crash, and a witness on scene reported that the driver of the involved SUV may have fled the scene, police said. Upon arrival, police and fire located the injured driver of the motorcycle and immediately began to render treatment. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male from Elgin, was subsequently transported to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. St. Charles Police located the SUV and the driver nearby. The driver of the SUV was identified as 29-year-old Morgan Mroz, of West Chicago. Further investigation into the crash resulted in the arrest of Mroz. The Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team (KCART) responded to the scene and assisted with the crash investigation. The Kane County State's Attorney’s Office was contacted, and the following charges were approved against Mroz: - Failure to Report Crash or Death (Class-1 Felony) - Aggravated DUI Crash Causing Death (Class-2 Felony, 2-Counts) - Reckless Homicide (Class-3 Felony) - Possession of Controlled Substance Other Drug (Class-4 Felony) - Four Additional Traffic Citations Mroz was then transported to the Kane County Jail for a conditions and detention hearing. The St. Charles Police Department is encouraging anyone who might have additional information regarding this incident to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630-377-4435. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Structure Fire (Lombard) Lombard Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire in the 2100 block of South Finley Road. Companies reporting fire showing from the chimney and the attic. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Train vs Pedestrian (Geneva) Metra Police Department investigating a report of a train that struck a pedestrian west of Western Ave & Cheever Ave (west of the Geneva Metra station) along the Metra Union Pacific West line. The victim is deceased at the scene and the coroner’s office is responding. Train traffic extensively delayed. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Fatal Accident (Carol Stream) Carol Stream Fire Dept on scene of a report of a 25-ton crane that had a cable snap and the crane or crane hook fell down onto a person near S & S International, 457 St. Paul Boulevard. Police report the victim is unconscious and not breathing, believed to be deceased. A large fire department response has been dispatched. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Structure Fire (Elgin) Elgin Fire Dept on scene of a working attached garage fire that has spread to a house in the 500 block of Laurel Avenue. Two cars also on fire. Command requesting a Working Fire response upgrade for additional resources. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Rollover Crash (Wheaton) Wheaton Fire Dept on scene of a two-vehicle crash with injuries at Blanchard St and Taft Ave. Engine 39 and Medic 39 report one car is on its side in the middle of the roadway. Unknown entrapment. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Structure Fire (Elgin) Pingree Grove Fire District on scene of a working shed fire in the 12N200 block of Westview Street. Multiple 911 calls received. Fire crews report a fully engulfed shed on fire near a house. Multiple fire departments requested to respond. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Apartment Fire (Elgin) Elgin Fire Department is on scene of an apartment fire at the block of Kensington loop. Crews report “extension from the meter to the 2nd story chasing with cans and a water hose”. facebook.com/12210559142673…

A Glendale Heights man is accused of leading police on a drunk driving high-speed pursuit while he was on a moped in Bloomingdale Friday morning. Dillon Burgett, 34, of the 1100 block of Harbor Court, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with two counts of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (Class 4 Felony), two counts of Misdemeanor DUI and multiple misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including Improper Lane Usage and Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Driver’s License. On March 27, 2026, at approximately 12:49 a.m., a Bloomingdale police officer responded to a panic alarm at the Circle K gas station, located at 250 East Army Trail Road. Upon his arrival, the officer allegedly observed a male, later identified as Burgett, exit the store and stumble in the parking lot. It is alleged that Burgett became belligerent and began yelling at the clerk, who had exited the store, and the officer. It is alleged that Burgett ignored the officer’s commands to stop, got on a moped and fled the gas station eastbound on Army Trail Road. It is further alleged that when the officer initiated pursuit, Burgett continued to flee, disobeying a red light at Army Trail Road and Swift Road before entering I-355 southbound. After another officer joined in the pursuit, it is alleged that the officers pursued the defendant with their emergency lights activated on I-355 where Burgett reached speeds of approximately 85 m.p.h. before exiting the expressway onto westbound North Avenue. It is alleged that Burgett proceeded westbound on North Avenue weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed until he turned northbound on Swift Road and then into a Speedway gas station where he jumped the curb and attempted to re-enter traffic on North Avenue but lost control of the moped and slid into a passing vehicle. Burgett was taken into custody at this time. It is alleged that Burgett’s BAC was .206. “In DuPage County, we have no tolerance for anyone who ignores officers’ commands to pull over and instead attempts to flee, putting the officers involved and the public at risk,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said. “What I find particularly troubling in this case are the allegations that Mr. Burgett led authorities on a dangerous high-speed chase on a major expressway while illegally operating a moped and drunk. I want to remind motorists that in DuPage County we are committed to putting an end to this epidemic of fleeing the police. Do not attempt to outrun the police as you will not be successful and will only make matters worse for yourself. I thank the Bloomingdale Police Department for their efforts in the safe apprehension of the defendant in this case and for their continued efforts in keeping our roads safe for everyone. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Michael Pingaj and Kevin Kosman for their efforts in securing charges against Mr. Burgett.” “The Bloomingdale Police Department and others will take appropriate measures to apprehend offenders - no matter the mode of transportation,” Bloomingdale Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese said. “We are grateful that the alleged offender, law enforcement nor any citizens were injured during this senseless act and thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for filing the appropriate charges and their ongoing support of law enforcement.” Judge Thomas Else granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release to Burgett and his next court appearance is scheduled for May 4 in front of Judge Mia McPherson. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Police say a woman, who was a teacher and mother of five children, died in a "terrible tragedy" after a three-vehicle involving a Tesla along Randall Road in Batavia Wednesday afternoon. The Batavia Police Department responded around 4:19 p.m. Wednesday to the intersection of N Randall Rd and McKee St. The crash occurred in the intersection and involved a Tesla sedan and a Dodge pickup truck. Preliminary investigation revealed that the Tesla was heading southbound on N Randall Rd and was attempting to turn left onto eastbound McKee St. The Dodge was traveling northbound on N Randall Rd. Two female occupants of the Tesla were transported to an area hospital, one passenger with life-threatening injuries and one driver with non-life-threatening injuries. The front-seat passenger of the Tesla who suffered life-threatening injuries later died as a result of her injuries. She was identified as 37-year-old Maggie Espinosa. "She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and a truly beautiful soul who touched so many lives with her kindness, strength, and warmth. She was also a beloved teacher who taught so many of our children here in Batavia," said Nisreen Wakileh, a friend and neighbor to the Espinosa family. Espinosa leaves behind her husband, Jose Espinosa, and their five children, 10, 8, 4, and 2-year-old twins, who will "now grow up without their mother’s love and presence." The male driver of the Dodge was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. A third vehicle, a Nissan SUV, was also involved in the crash and was not towed. One occupant of the Nissan was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Batavia Police Department said they grieve alongside the victim’s family and the community and offer their "sincere condolences to those affected by this terrible tragedy." No charges have been filed at this time. The crash remains an active and open investigation. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Crash w/Injuries (Sleepy Hollow) Rutland Dundee Fire District on scene of a two-vehicle crash with injuries and heavy damage at Randall Rd and Joy Lane. A second ambulance has been requested to the scene. facebook.com/12210559142673…

Apartment Building Fire (Wheaton) Multiple fire departments on scene of a working fire in an apartment building in the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive. Report of a balcony on fire with multiple 911 calls. Fire crews report seeing a smoke header in the distance. facebook.com/12210559142673…