NEWS FROM THE ST. CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Contact:
Commander Andrew Lamela
630.377.4435
St. Charles Police investigating bomb threat at Q-Center convention center
in St. Charles
Facility was evacuated; no device found
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (Aug. 6, 2025) - At approximately 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, the St. Charles Police Department responded to a report of a potential bomb threat at the Q-Center hotel and convention complex at 1405 N. 5th Ave. in St. Charles. St. Charles Police and Fire departments and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad conducted a thorough search and no device was found.
In response to the threat, 400 people were immediately evacuated and the area was secured as bomb squad units conducted their investigation.
Following clearance from authorities, all guests and staff have safely returned to the premises.
Police continue to work with the agencies involved as the investigation continues. Anyone with information is urged to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630.377.4435.
About the City of St. Charles Police Department
The St. Charles Police Department provides law enforcement, investigations, traffic and special events, social services, crime prevention, and community outreach services to the St. Charles, Illinois, community. One of the first agencies in Illinois to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the Department has retained accreditation since 1989. The St. Charles Police Department actively supports Special Olympics Illinois and embraces community-oriented service to the 33,000 residents and more than 2,000 businesses in St. Charles. The City of St. Charles is conveniently located 35 miles west of Chicago, in Kane and northwestern DuPage counties. The City is guided by the three driving principles in its Mission: Service. Tradition. Community. Together, these principles create a thriving environment for people who live or visit here, and for businesses to prosper. More at stcharlesil.gov, and follow us on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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