Elgin man accused of beating cop, attempting to steal his firearm and patrol vehicle

Speweik allegedly resisted the officer, knocked him to the ground and then got on top of the officer, pressing his knee onto the officer's head. He also put his hand on the officer's firearm and attempted to take the firearm from the officer

United executive who disappeared and later was found dead investigated for child porn
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Jake Cefolia, the United Airlines executive who was missing for a year before his remains were found in a suburban Chicago forest preserve, had been confronted by police about child porn being downloaded at his house just two days before he vanished.

United Airlines exec Jake Cefolia was under investigation for child porn before disappearance, death

Jake Cefolia, the United Airlines executive who was missing for a year before his remains were found in a suburban Chicago forest preserve, had been confronted by police about child porn being downloaded at his house just two days before he vanished.

'Best Small Cities in America': 14 towns in Illinois, Indiana rank among top 10 percent

A new listing of the ‘Best Small Cities in America’ might add fuel to the fire for the people encouraging residents of Illinois to move to Indiana. Carmel, Indiana ranks the second best small city in America, according to Wallet Hub.

Trouble brewing as coffee shortage causes prices to spike

So far this year, coffee prices have gone up at least 71 percent — the largest increase in the last seven years.

Special Report: Coffee bean shortage
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There are certain things in life you just don?t mess around with. For some of us, that includes our morning cup of coffee.

3 teens charged with breaking into vehicles in Elmhurst

One of the teens, a 13-year-old, was also charged with having a loaded 9mm pistol in his possession.

Chicago-area Culver's restaurants raising money to support police

From Bridgeview to Harwood Heights and Berwyn to Oaklawn, at least 11 Chicago-area Culver’s restaurants are raising money on Monday to help police.

Local school loses state recognition over not requiring masks
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The trouble erupted after the Supt. of Timothy Christian Schools, Matt Davidson, appeared in a video that went out to families Wednesday stating that masks would be optional.