Human remains found at Carpentersville forest preserve

04-28-2026

Forest Preserve District of Kane County police have opened a death investigation into human remains found at Raceway Woods Forest Preserve in Carpentersville, April 26.

Press Release

Forest Preserve District of Kane County

1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320

Geneva, IL 60134

General Information: 630-232-5980 or forestpreserve@kaneforest.com

Campground Reservations: 630-444-1200

Nature Programs: 630-444-3190 or programs@kaneforest.com

Rental Facilities: 630-444-3064 or events@kaneforest.com

Shelter Reservations: 630-232-1242 or kcfpres@kaneforest.com

Administrative Office Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Closed from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. daily

Forest Preserve Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset

Our Mission

To acquire, hold and maintain lands within Kane County that contribute to the conservation of natural and historic resources, habitats, flora and fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the environmental education, recreation, pleasure and well-being of all its citizens.

Our Goal

To preserve and restore the nature of Kane County.