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Felony charges filed after fight sparked by derogatory remarks at suburban McDonald's: police

By Cody King
Published  May 17, 2025 8:19pm CDT
Carpentersville
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A woman was seriously injured in a May 13 altercation at a Carpentersville McDonald's after two males allegedly made derogatory remarks, police said.
    • The confrontation turned physical, and the woman was hospitalized with severe injuries; she has since been released.
    • A juvenile and an adult face multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery causing bodily harm; both have been taken into custody.

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. - Two males are facing felony charges after making derogatory remarks about a woman’s sexual orientation and injuring her in a fight at a Carpentersville McDonald’s, police said.

What we know:

The incident happened Tuesday, May 13, at the McDonald’s at 1660 S. Kennedy Drive.

According to Carpentersville police, an altercation began when the two suspects made derogatory comments about the woman’s sexual orientation as they passed by her.

The confrontation escalated into a physical fight involving all three individuals, police said. The woman sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. 

She has since been released, authorities said.

A GoFundMe has identified the victim as Kady Grass.

Kady Grass | GoFundMe

Charges Filed :

Following an investigation with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, multiple felony charges were filed against the two males. 

One is a juvenile, and the other is an adult. Their names have not been released.

Police said the juvenile turned himself in on May 16, and the adult was arrested on May 17.

Both face several charges, including aggravated battery causing bodily harm, a Class 3 felony.

What they're saying:

"This incident underscores the importance of addressing violence and discrimination within our community. The Carpentersville Police Department remains committed to ensuring public safety and promoting respect for all individuals," the department said in a statement.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Carpentersville Police Department. 

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