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.
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.
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.
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.
Streamwood man convicted of strangling, sexually assaulting child
Prosecutors said Quinton Hawkins tried to keep the girl quiet with threats, telling her she would die if she told anyone.
Prosecutors said Quinton Hawkins tried to keep the girl quiet with threats, telling her she would die if she told anyone.
Elgin man reported missing in June found dead in Fox River, coroner says
A 41-year-old Elgin man who was reported missing nearly a month ago was found dead in the Fox River on Thursday, officials said.
A 41-year-old Elgin man who was reported missing nearly a month ago was found dead in the Fox River on Thursday, officials said.
Six men arrested in alleged suburban Chicago prostitution operation, prosecutors say
A 15-month investigation into alleged prostitution operations at four suburban brothels has resulted in felony charges against six men, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.
A 15-month investigation into alleged prostitution operations at four suburban brothels has resulted in felony charges against six men, according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.
Judge orders 6 men accused in suburban Chicago brothel ring to remain in jail
On Thursday, officials revealed that another brothel had been discovered in Hanover Park. Later that day, a Kane County judge ordered all six defendants to remain in jail pending trial.
On Thursday, officials revealed that another brothel had been discovered in Hanover Park. Later that day, a Kane County judge ordered all six defendants to remain in jail pending trial.
Elgin detectives use podcast as tool to generate new leads and even solve cold cases
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
Elgin detectives use podcast as tool to generate new leads and even solve cold cases
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
An Elgin detective's podcast has been downloaded more than 350,000 times across major streaming platforms. But detectives say success isn't measured by downloads; it's measured by answers.
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.