A woman’s body was pulled from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, turning a busy stretch of waterfront near the Kimball Street Bridge into an active investigation scene, authorities said.
Elgin police detectives discovered the body in the river north of the Kimball Street Bridge at about 3:51 p.m., according to a news release reported by NBC Chicago. The Elgin Fire Department and the Kane County Coroner’s Office responded and removed the remains. Police said the woman’s identity is being withheld while the coroner examines the body, and investigators described the case as active.
Where it happened
The Kimball Street Bridge cuts across the Fox River in downtown Elgin, near the Gail Borden Public Library, and serves both vehicle traffic and the Fox River Trail. It is a regular crossing point for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians moving through the city’s core.
The bridge and its trail underpass have been under review in recent planning and improvement studies, according to project materials from the City of Elgin. That makes Sunday’s heavy police and emergency presence along the river stand out even more in an area many residents use daily.
Investigation underway
Detectives from Elgin’s Major Investigations Division are leading the inquiry and coordinating with the Kane County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office, which outlines its role as determining cause and manner of death, will conduct the medical examination, per the Kane County Coroner's Office. Officials said the investigation remained active as of late Sunday, with no additional identifying details released.
River context
Recoveries along the Fox River are not unusual in the region. Earlier this year, authorities recovered the body of a man who had been reported missing in November, a case reported by FOX 32 Chicago. In that incident, an autopsy pointed to drowning as the preliminary cause of death.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information about Sunday’s incident to contact the Elgin Police Department’s Major Investigations Division at 847-289-2600 or the department’s main line at 847-289-2700, per the department’s contact guidance.
Tips can also be submitted through the department’s online resources via the Elgin Police Department page. Even seemingly small details from people who were near the river or bridge on Sunday afternoon could help investigators piece together what happened.
