Former Sugar Grove Police Chief Appointed Interim Kane County Coroner

Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay appointed former Sugar Grove Police Chief Brad Sauer as interim Kane County Coroner, according to the Kane County Chronicle.

The position has been vacant since the July death of .

Sauer will hold the role until the November elections when Republican Robb Russell and Democrat will square off, the newspaper reported.

In a Wednesday press release, Russell called the appointed "a positive step in the right direction for the Kane County Coroner’s Office."

“I don’t know Chief Sauer, but I applaud the choice. I know as a former police chief he will bring needed discipline and accountability that only an experienced police officer can bring. I look forward to meeting with Brad Sauer in the future.  He is a logical choice, given that all Illinois coroners are peace officers by statute. Now, we can begin healing the damaged reputation of the Kane County Coroner's Office."