Ex-Illinois teacher awaiting deportation linked to Tren de Aragua mass shooting in Chicago: DHS
A former Illinois teacher living in the United States illegally, who was allegedly involved in a 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting that killed three people at a Chicago house party, was arrested by federal authorities, officials said Monday.
A former Illinois teacher living in the United States illegally, who was allegedly involved in a 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting that killed three people at a Chicago house party, was arrested by federal authorities, officials said Monday.
Body of missing teen recovered from Fox River in Elgin: officials
The body of a missing 16-year-old girl was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The body of a missing 16-year-old girl was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Chicago man used lighter to set fire to garbage cans in downtown Elgin, prosecutors say
A Chicago man was hit with 12 felony charges after allegedly setting multiple garbage can fires in downtown Elgin last week.
A Chicago man was hit with 12 felony charges after allegedly setting multiple garbage can fires in downtown Elgin last week.
Illinois State Police forensic chemist charged with dozens of sex crimes involving minor
A forensic chemist with Illinois State Police was charged with more than two dozen felony sex crimes tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years ago.
A forensic chemist with Illinois State Police was charged with more than two dozen felony sex crimes tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years ago.
What you need to know before severe weather hits
Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann explains how the city’s emergency alert system works, what weather conditions can trigger sirens, and what residents should do when severe weather warnings are issued.
Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann explains how the city’s emergency alert system works, what weather conditions can trigger sirens, and what residents should do when severe weather warnings are issued.
7th suspect charged in Winnetka home invasion case tied to Lil Zay Osama
A seventh man is now charged in the violent Winnetka home invasion case tied to Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama. Here are the new details.
A seventh man is now charged in the violent Winnetka home invasion case tied to Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama. Here are the new details.
Bolingbrook man sentenced in fentanyl overdose death in Kane County
A Bolingbrook man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose in Kane County.
A Bolingbrook man has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose in Kane County.
Lil Zay Osama responds to federal charges in Winnetka home invasion
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama is speaking out after being hit with federal charges tied to a suburban home invasion last month.
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama is speaking out after being hit with federal charges tied to a suburban home invasion last month.
Elgin native helps lead Navy recovery for historic Artemis splashdown
Captain Neil Krueger, an Elgin native, is playing a key role in the U.S. Navy’s recovery of NASA’s Artemis mission, as astronauts prepare to splash down off the California coast. He explains the years of training, what happens after splashdown and how a massive joint team is working to safely bring the crew home.
Captain Neil Krueger, an Elgin native, is playing a key role in the U.S. Navy’s recovery of NASA’s Artemis mission, as astronauts prepare to splash down off the California coast. He explains the years of training, what happens after splashdown and how a massive joint team is working to safely bring the crew home.
Blue Envelope Program, now in dozens of Illinois cities, helps police better support residents with autism
Police in one Chicago suburb are rolling out a new tool to better support residents with autism.
Police in one Chicago suburb are rolling out a new tool to better support residents with autism.
Blue Envelope Program, now in dozens of Illinois cities, helps police better support residents with autism
Police in one Chicago suburb are rolling out a new tool to better support residents with autism.
Police in one Chicago suburb are rolling out a new tool to better support residents with autism.
New suburban police vehicle aims to support residents with autism
Elgin police are rolling out a new tool to better support residents with autism.
Elgin police are rolling out a new tool to better support residents with autism.
Woman reported missing from Elgin found
A woman who was reported missing Tuesday evening from Elgin has been located.
A woman who was reported missing Tuesday evening from Elgin has been located.
Elgin officer fired over social media posts
The City of Elgin has fired a police officer after an investigation found he violated department policies during the height of a federal immigration enforcement operation last fall.
The City of Elgin has fired a police officer after an investigation found he violated department policies during the height of a federal immigration enforcement operation last fall.
Chicago suburb fires officer over social media posts tied to federal immigration crackdown
A suburban police officer has been fired after urging federal immigration agents last year to target local sites, city officials said.
A suburban police officer has been fired after urging federal immigration agents last year to target local sites, city officials said.
Chicago-area schools close amid winter storm: LIST
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Man missing since November found dead in Fox River in Chicago suburbs: police
A man who was reported missing in Chicago’s west suburbs was found dead Tuesday in the Fox River near a dam in South Elgin, authorities said.
A man who was reported missing in Chicago’s west suburbs was found dead Tuesday in the Fox River near a dam in South Elgin, authorities said.
DEA Chicago chief targets doctors charged with violent crimes
There’s a new top agent in charge at the DEA’s Chicago Field Division, and his focus goes beyond getting drugs off the street.
There’s a new top agent in charge at the DEA’s Chicago Field Division, and his focus goes beyond getting drugs off the street.
Illinois coroner identifies body pulled from creek as missing Chicago-area man
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
Chicago area man gets 22 years in prison for gunrunning, prosecutors say
An Elgin man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for gunrunning in northwest suburban Kane County.
An Elgin man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for gunrunning in northwest suburban Kane County.