Published on August 08, 2025
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (Aug. 8, 2025) - At 8:32 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, the St. Charles Police Department responded to a report of a second potential bomb threat at the Q-Center hotel and convention complex, 1405 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles.
The St. Charles Police Department, in coordination with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad and the Explosive Detection K-9 Unit, conducted a thorough search of the area. No explosive device was found. The area has been secured by authorities, and all 70 hotel guests are safe.
This morning's secondary threat occurred two days after the initial bomb threat was reported to police by the Q-Center on Aug. 6. In both instances, no explosive devices were found, and the designated areas were deemed safe. As a continued precaution, the St. Charles Police Department has increased patrols in the area since the initial report.
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.