Woman Found Dead Outside Elk Grove Village Hotel, Ruled Homicide

Autopsy determined victim died from multiple "sharp force" injuries, officials say.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Investigators say a woman found dead outside an Elk Grove Village hotel this week was the victim of a homicide. An autopsy determined she died from multiple "sharp force" injuries, officials said. The woman's body was discovered early Wednesday near an extended-stay hotel off Landmeier and Higgins Road.

Why it matters

This incident has raised concerns in the Elk Grove Village community about public safety and the need for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. As an isolated incident, it does not appear to pose an ongoing threat, but it highlights the importance of addressing violent crime in the area.

The details

Police believe this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the community. The woman's identity has not yet been released. She was found dead just after 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, and investigators spent most of the day processing the scene. The Major Case Assistance Team responded alongside police, and investigators were seen going through dumpsters near the hotel, collecting multiple bags of evidence.

  • The woman's body was found early Wednesday, just after 4:15 a.m.
  • Investigators spent most of Wednesday processing the scene.

The players

Elk Grove Village Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the woman's death.

Major Case Assistance Team

A specialized investigative unit that responded to the scene alongside Elk Grove Village police.

Eva Wypych

A hotel guest who saw the body and investigators on the scene as she stepped out for her early morning walk.

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What they’re saying

“I just freaked and I couldn't believe it. I saw body covered with the blanket.”

— Eva Wypych, Hotel Guest (abc7chicago.com)

“This, it just breaks my heart. People should love one another, care for one another. Nobody deserved that. We all created by God, and only God could take you.”

— Eva Wypych, Hotel Guest (abc7chicago.com)

What’s next

Police have not said if the victim was staying at the hotel, but they have not yet made any arrests in the case. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for thorough investigations into acts of violence. While isolated, it highlights the vulnerability of individuals and the responsibility of authorities to protect the public.