Election 2026: Your guide to Chicago-area ballot questions, referenda
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
Kane County cold case: The buried truth behind Tyesha Bell's murder
For years, friends and family of Tyesha Bell waited and waited for answers as to how this 22-year-old mother of two suddenly disappeared.
For years, friends and family of Tyesha Bell waited and waited for answers as to how this 22-year-old mother of two suddenly disappeared.
Cold case breakthrough brings answers in Tyesha Bell murder
After 17 years of unanswered questions, investigators and prosecutors helped bring Tyesha Bell’s killer to trial and provide answers for her family.
After 17 years of unanswered questions, investigators and prosecutors helped bring Tyesha Bell’s killer to trial and provide answers for her family.
Larkin High School unveils new football stadium in Elgin
A first for Larkin High School! The Elgin school unveiled its new football stadium Friday, marking the first outdoor stadium in the school’s history.
A first for Larkin High School! The Elgin school unveiled its new football stadium Friday, marking the first outdoor stadium in the school’s history.
Elgin man sentenced after woman was kidnapped, stabbed and beaten
An Elgin man convicted of aggravated kidnapping was sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said he and two other men kidnapped and violently assaulted a woman they knew in 2023.
An Elgin man convicted of aggravated kidnapping was sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said he and two other men kidnapped and violently assaulted a woman they knew in 2023.
Illinois man sentenced after attacking, biting 71-year-old family member
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.
Election 2026 in Illinois: When does early voting begin?
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Elgin man sentenced to 65 years for murder of pregnant ex-wife
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2024 stabbing death of his pregnant former wife.
An Elgin man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2024 stabbing death of his pregnant former wife.
Elgin man killed ex-girlfriend with dumbbell, butcher knife, prosecutors say
New court documents detail the attack last month that left Charity Geisel, of Elgin, dead.
New court documents detail the attack last month that left Charity Geisel, of Elgin, dead.
Family remembers Charity Geisel as man charged in her killing returns to Illinois
Police found Charity Geisel dead inside her home in Elgin last Sunday. Four days later, the man charged with her killing is back in Illinois and for the first time, her family is sharing more about her.
Police found Charity Geisel dead inside her home in Elgin last Sunday. Four days later, the man charged with her killing is back in Illinois and for the first time, her family is sharing more about her.
Man's body recovered from Fox River in Elgin, police say
Police are asking people to avoid part of Elgin because of a large police presence.
Police are asking people to avoid part of Elgin because of a large police presence.
Illinois chiropractor accused of secretly recording 180+ patients pleads guilty
A former chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients in various states of undress pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony charges involving a child under the age of 13.
A former chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients in various states of undress pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony charges involving a child under the age of 13.
Illinois chiropractor accused of secretly recording 180+ patients pleads guilty
A former chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients in various states of undress pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony charges involving a child under the age of 13.
A former chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients in various states of undress pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony charges involving a child under the age of 13.
Illinois chiropractor accused of secretly recording 180+ patients pleads guilty
A former chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients in various states of undress pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony charges involving a child under the age of 13.
A former chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients in various states of undress pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony charges involving a child under the age of 13.
Illinois women sentenced to 8 years for DUI crash that killed 2
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
A Batavia woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an alcohol-fueled 2023 crash that killed two people in Blackberry Township.
Monument Moment: Elgin’s lost watchmaking empire still ticks through Chicago history
Once the nation’s largest watchmaker, Elgin National Watch Company produced more than 60 million timepieces and employed thousands before its factory disappeared—but its legacy still lives on in Elgin and Chicago.
Once the nation’s largest watchmaker, Elgin National Watch Company produced more than 60 million timepieces and employed thousands before its factory disappeared—but its legacy still lives on in Elgin and Chicago.
Elgin woman found dead, ex-boyfriend charged with murder
Prosecutors say an Elgin woman's ex-boyfriend was arrested in Indiana hours after she was found dead Sunday morning.
Prosecutors say an Elgin woman's ex-boyfriend was arrested in Indiana hours after she was found dead Sunday morning.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
Elgin U-46 students return to school with major upgrades
Thousands of students are heading back to class in Elgin’s U-46 School District, where renovations and additions are making room for sixth graders at middle schools and bringing other changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Thousands of students are heading back to class in Elgin’s U-46 School District, where renovations and additions are making room for sixth graders at middle schools and bringing other changes for the 2026-27 school year.
Illinois measles case, deaths in Pennsylvania prompt vaccination warning
As students head back to school, Illinois health officials are urging people to check whether they're protected against measles after a confirmed Chicago-area case led to possible exposures at a high school and pediatric clinic.
As students head back to school, Illinois health officials are urging people to check whether they're protected against measles after a confirmed Chicago-area case led to possible exposures at a high school and pediatric clinic.