Illinois man charged after hundreds of suspected explosives found in home, officials say

The Brief

  • An Elgin man is facing 36 felony charges after suspected explosives were found in a home last week.
  • Authorities say the homeowner reported her son had previously shipped ammonium nitrate to the residence.
  • Bomb squads collected hundreds of suspected explosive items and components over two days.

KANE COUNTY A 46-year-old Elgin man is facing three dozen felony charges after authorities say they found a “significant cache” of suspected explosives and bomb-making materials last week.

What we know:

According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began when officers responded to a report of potentially hazardous chemical materials at a residence in unincorporated Elgin.

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