Cook County man jailed after 100-mph police chase in stolen car, weapons found: prosecutors
Jujuan Barnes allegedly switched cars during the chase and was arrested after fleeing on foot and being tasered. Loaded firearms and burglary tools were reportedly found in his possession.
Chicago area man pleads guilty to sex assault of child, agrees to 12-year sentence
An Elgin man agreed to plead guilty to sexually assaulting a child in exchange for a 12-year prison sentence.
Elgin relocates 'Tent City' residents to temporary housing as winter sets in
For the next four months, the "Tent City" residents will have access to food and resources while staying in the temporary housing.
Elgin 'Tent City' residents impacted by fires moved to nearby hotel amid cold snap
In Elgin, there's a scramble to get residents of a troubled "Tent City" to safety.
Elgin begins clearing out ‘Tent City’
The city of Elgin has setup their mobile command unit and have been transporting those in need of shelter on Tuesday.
Suspect wanted for robbing St. Charles Mini Mart at gunpoint
The St. Charles Police Department is looking for the suspect who robbed a mini-mart at gunpoint Sunday night.
Off-duty Kane County deputy cleared in deadly shooting, 2 indicted: officials
Two people were indicted Friday for their roles in a July 2024 altercation that led to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tyquaze Nicolas by an off-duty Kane County sheriff's deputy.
Geneva man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend, teen ordered detained until next court date
A Geneva man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her son was ordered detained until his next court date, prosecutors said.
Chicago man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman with disability at nursing home who later gave birth
A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman with an intellectual disability that resulted in the victim unknowingly getting pregnant and later giving birth.
Polar Dome Ice Rink returns to Santa’s Village after 20 years
Santa’s Village Amusement and Water Park in East Dundee is bringing back the Polar Dome Ice Rink for the 2025 season, marking its first reopening in 20 years.
Elgin house fire causes $200K in damage, no injuries reported
A fire broke out at a house in Elgin on Monday evening, causing extensive damage worth over $200,000, officials said.
Illinois man arrested after police find stolen vehicles, drugs and fake paperwork on his property: officials
An Illinois man was arrested earlier this month after police found stolen vehicles, drugs and fake vehicle paperwork on his property, according to Kane County officials.
Elgin 'Tent City' fire damages multiple structures, cause under investigation
A massive fire tore through several structures at the "Tent City" homeless encampment in Elgin Saturday night, prompting a large response from emergency crews.
Geneva officers honored for saving woman who left hospital and ran into traffic
Four Geneva police officers were recognized this week for their lifesaving efforts last year.
Batavia takes the outdoor farmer's market indoors this winter
Do you find yourself wishing it was farmer's market season in the middle of winter? Well one Chicago suburb is taking the outdoor market indoors.
Chicago area firefighters prepare to train counterparts in Zacatecas, Mexico
A group of firefighters in northwest suburban Carpentersville will soon be headed south of the border to help train their counterparts in Mexico.
Illinois Lottery player wins $10M scratch-off ticket at South Elgin gas station
An Illinois Lottery player won $10 million after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at a Speedway gas station in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
Illinois Lottery player wins $10M scratch-off ticket at South Elgin gas station
An Illinois Lottery player won $10 million after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at a Speedway gas station in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
Kane County State’s Attorney concludes review of deadly police pursuit
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced the conclusion of the review into the March fatal police pursuit involving a Kane County sheriff’s deputy and 36-year-old Marcos Salazar.
Geneva man charged with murder in fatal stabbings of woman, teen
A Geneva man is facing murder charges after police say he fatally stabbed a woman and a teenager in a domestic violence incident last week.