Elgin teacher charged with sexually abusing two students

A teacher is facing several charges after allegedly sexually abusing two of his young students in Elgin

Five children and two adults killed when wrong-way driver smashes into van in suburban Chicago

The dead included Lauren Dobosz, 31, of Rolling Meadows, and five children: two 13-year-old girls, a 7-year-old boy, a 6-year-old boy, and a 5-year-old girl. Their names have not been released.

‘Friends’ sitcom creator mocked for pledging $4 million in reparations for her show’s lack of diversity

Marta Kauffman became the subject of social media mockery after a Wednesday L.A. Times profile on her revealed she was pledging $4 million to atone for her famous series’ lack of diversity among its main cast. 

Illinois man fatally shot rival gang member, bragged about the murder at least 21 times: prosecutors

Prosecutors said after shooting Jose Covarrubias, Jesus Lechuga went to his gang leader's house to take credit for the murder. Over the next two years, Lechuga bragged about the shooting at least 21 more times.

Carpentersville man found guilty of sexually abusing child he knew

"This survivor was a powerful witness in front of the judge, jury and her abuser. I commend her amazing strength and courage, especially for such a young child."

Suburban school district cancels January 3 classes because of COVID

In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.

Chicago man charged with murder in fatal Carpentersville shooting

Jamar Robinson, 29, allegedly fired multiple shots at 30-year-old Jorge Sanchez at an apartment complex. Sanchez’s body was found in a hallway.

Man pleads guilty to Carpentersville armed robbery, gets 25 years in prison

"Clearly, they never considered consequences. Long after he’s released from prison, Bobby Heard will still have Kenyon Slater’s death on his conscience."

Carpentersville man sentenced to 9 years for child sex assault

A 37-year-old Carpentersville man was sentenced to 9 years in prison Tuesday for sexually assaulting a child in 2017.

Man charged with violating order of protection, stabbing victim with 4-inch knife

Joshua Doss, 39, is charged with forcing his way into a house in suburban Chicago, and stabbing someone with a four-inch knife. Doss is also charged with violating an order of protection.