Former Kane County circuit clerk Thomas Hartwell dies: sheriff

Former Kane County Clerk found dead in office less than month after indictment

PALATINE, Ill. — Former Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell was found dead Thursday morning at his office in Palatine, according to the sheriff and state's attorney. The cause of death for Hartwell, 63, wasn't mentioned in a joint news release, but a source told WGN News it appears he died by suicide. Father found Naperville Snapchat predator hiding in daughter’s closet, police say In a joint statement, State's Attorney Jamie Moss…

Former Kane County circuit clerk facing felony charges found dead in apparent suicide, officials say

Former Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell, indicted last month on charges of misusing public money and receiving kickbacks, was found dead Wednesday morning in an apparent suicide, officials said.

Former Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell, charged with misusing public funds, found dead

Former Kane County Circuit Clerk Tom Hartwell, who was recently charged with misuse of public funds, was found dead at his Palatine office.

Former Kane County circuit clerk Thomas Hartwell dies: sheriff

Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.Former Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell has died by suicide, Sheriff Ron Hain said Thursday.Hartwell had been reported missing at 10 a.m. on Thursday and his body was found later at his Palatine law office, Hain said.Hartwell was indicted last month on multiple charges alleging he misappropriated more than $100,000 in public funds w…