Gurnee man dies in Will County jail

JOLIET -- A Gurnee man has died after spending five days in the Will County Jail.

Frank Wormley, 51, was pronounced dead Monday at Silver Cross Hospital, where he was taken after being treated by paramedics and correctional officers.

"He'd been in the medical unit," Will County sheriff's spokesman Pat Barry said. "It appears he had many medical problems and (died as the result of) a heart condition."

Wormley arrived at the hospital just hours after he'd been scheduled to appear in court on 2004 charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. He'd been arrested Oct. 28 for an outstanding warrant and was being held in lieu of $10,000 bond.

After learning of Wormley's death, a relative contacted The Herald-News of Joliet with concerns about how Wormley died while in custody.

Will County Chief Deputy Coroner Bob Brenczewski said an autopsy was performed and showed no initial signs of foul play or anything suspicious.

"(Determining) the cause of death will be pending until we get back toxicology and other test results," Brenczewski said.