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.…