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Elk Grove Village Today
By the People, for the People
Fox Lake man charged in fatal stabbing of woman at Elk Grove Village hotel
Arturo F. Taylor, 54, charged with first-degree murder in death of Colleen Bagley, 50
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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A 54-year-old man from Fox Lake, Illinois has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 50-year-old woman at an Elk Grove Village hotel. Police responded to a report of an unresponsive person outside the hotel on February 25th, where they found the victim, Colleen Bagley, deceased near a refuse dumpster. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by multiple sharp force injuries.
Why it matters
Violent crimes like this homicide are rare in the typically quiet suburb of Elk Grove Village, raising concerns about safety and security at local hotels. The case also highlights the need for better understanding of the circumstances and potential warning signs that can lead to such tragic incidents.
The details
According to police, Arturo F. Taylor and Colleen Bagley were sharing a room at the hotel when Taylor allegedly stabbed Bagley multiple times following a dispute between the two. Authorities said the incident appears to have been isolated, with no ongoing threat to the community.
- On February 25, 2026 around 4:18 a.m., police and fire personnel responded to the hotel on Landmeier Road.
- Colleen Bagley was pronounced dead at the scene.
The players
Arturo F. Taylor
A 54-year-old man from Fox Lake, Illinois who has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Colleen Bagley.
Colleen Bagley
A 50-year-old woman from Fox Lake, Illinois who was found deceased near a refuse dumpster outside an Elk Grove Village hotel. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.
What’s next
Taylor appeared at a detention hearing on Saturday, but details about the outcome were not immediately provided.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the need for heightened security measures and awareness at hotels to prevent such violent crimes, as well as the importance of addressing any underlying factors that may contribute to these types of attacks.
