A Kane County jury has convicted 47-year-old Remigio Sanchez Aguilar of aggravated criminal sexual abuse for molesting the young daughter of a woman he was dating, capping a disturbing case that played out this spring at the Kane County Judicial Center.
Jurors heard that the victim was lying on a mattress in the living room when Sanchez Aguilar reached over and touched her genitalia. Prosecutors said the abuse took place between 2018 and 2020. Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Alexandra Storto told the court, "The verdict reflects the strength and courage it takes for victims to come forward," and called the conduct a profound violation of the child’s dignity, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
Legal Implications
Under Illinois law, aggravated criminal sexual abuse is defined in 720 ILCS 5/11-1.60 and is recognized as a serious felony offense. Depending on the specific subsection, it can be charged as a Class 1 or Class 2 felony, both of which carry significant prison exposure.
Crimes that fall under Illinois' Sex Offender Registration Act can also trigger lifetime registration, regular in-person reporting and a host of long-term restrictions that follow a defendant well beyond any prison term. Details are laid out in the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Sex Offender Registration Act.
What’s Next
Sanchez Aguilar, identified as an Aurora resident, is scheduled to be back at the Kane County Judicial Center on July 9 for post-trial motions and sentencing. Prosecutors say that under state law he will have to register as a sex offender for life, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
Local Context
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has made a point in recent years of publicly highlighting child sex-abuse prosecutions that stretch from Aurora to Elgin and other parts of the county. A 2025 press release from the office on a separate Elgin case detailed similar charges and noted that the offender in that case was also ordered to remain on the sex offender registry for life. That case is outlined in the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office release.
If You Or A Child Need Help
Anyone who suspects child abuse is urged to contact local law enforcement or the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873). DCFS also accepts online reports and provides information for mandated reporters.
Local victim-service agencies and the Kane County Child Advocacy Center can help families navigate the system, offering counseling, court advocacy and support while investigations and prosecutions move forward.
