McHenry County State's Attorney, Fox River Grove Motel Strike Deal

FOX RIVER GROVE, IL — A Fox River Grove motel was facing the threat of being sued by the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office over safety concerns before striking a deal with the agency late last week, officials announced.

The office said that in recent years, several “unfortunate” overdose deaths have occurred at the River Inn Motel, located on Route 14 in Fox River Grove. After another overdose earlier this year, the county state’s attorney’s office informed the owners of its intent to file a lawsuit unless the motel improved its safety measures.

The lawsuit would have declared the property a nuisance if specific safety modifications were not made, the state’s attorney’s office said in a news release.

The River Inn Motel promptly responded and implemented the recommended security changes, which proved effective in improving the overall safety of the premises, State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said in the news release.

The protocols include the installation of additional, high-resolution cameras and extended retention of all camera footage, Kenneally said. With the enhancement of security infrastructure, the establishment aims to deter illicit activities and create a more secure environment.

Kenneally has been at the forefront of the war on opioids and other drugs, making it a top priority of his office, the news release said The office Recognizes the dedication and cooperation demonstrated by River Inn Motel and Kenneally expresses his sincere appreciation to the motel's management for their dedication to public safety.