Tow truck driver fatally shot in Garfield Park was awaiting birth of first child, family says
Jack Jacobsen was on the phone with a close friend, as he typically would be, during his overnight shift driving a tow truck early Friday.
Jack Jacobsen was on the phone with a close friend, as he typically would be, during his overnight shift driving a tow truck early Friday.
Suburban man gets 7 years in prison for distributing child pornography
A man from Elgin was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to disseminating child pornography.
A man from Elgin was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to disseminating child pornography.
Some Chicago suburbs receiving funds to house migrants
It's not just Chicago hosting migrants. Some suburbs are also trying to figure out shelters. But now, they're getting some help.
It's not just Chicago hosting migrants. Some suburbs are also trying to figure out shelters. But now, they're getting some help.
2-year-old boy located, suspect in custody after reported parental child abduction in Elgin
A two-year-old boy who was reportedly abducted in Elgin Friday afternoon has been located safely.
A two-year-old boy who was reportedly abducted in Elgin Friday afternoon has been located safely.
Free expungement clinics offer second chances to Chicago-area residents
Chicago-area residents seeking a fresh start and a second chance will have the opportunity.
Chicago-area residents seeking a fresh start and a second chance will have the opportunity.
Free expungement clinics offer second chances to Chicago-area residents
Chicago residents seeking a fresh start and a second chance will have the opportunity.
Chicago residents seeking a fresh start and a second chance will have the opportunity.
Man wanted for robbery at Elgin Chase Bank
The FBI is seeking to identify a man in connection to a bank robbery in Elgin Friday afternoon.
The FBI is seeking to identify a man in connection to a bank robbery in Elgin Friday afternoon.
2 suburban schools receive bomb threats, forcing one to evacuate students
Two suburban schools found themselves dealing with bomb threats on Monday.
Two suburban schools found themselves dealing with bomb threats on Monday.
2 suburban schools receive bomb threats
It's only the second week of class and already two schools have already received bomb threats.
It's only the second week of class and already two schools have already received bomb threats.
Chicago man sentenced for shooting woman eating in fast food parking lot
A Chicago man has been sentenced to prison for multiple gun charges, including shooting a person during a robbery in a fast food parking lot in northwest suburban Elgin.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to prison for multiple gun charges, including shooting a person during a robbery in a fast food parking lot in northwest suburban Elgin.
Former Elgin man guilty of sexually assaulting child
A 65-year-old man was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child at their shared Elgin home for three years.
A 65-year-old man was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child at their shared Elgin home for three years.
Man implied he had gun, robbed PNC Bank in Elgin: FBI
According to the FBI, the suspect verbally demanded funds while implying that he had a gun.
According to the FBI, the suspect verbally demanded funds while implying that he had a gun.
Boy among 3 people shot during large party in Elgin
Three people including a boy were wounded during a shooting at a party early Sunday in northwest suburban Elgin.
Three people including a boy were wounded during a shooting at a party early Sunday in northwest suburban Elgin.
Boys and Girls Club of Elgin offering free back-to-school haircuts for students
Cathy Russell, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Elgin, talks about how they're offering free haircuts for students heading back to school this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cathy Russell, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Elgin, talks about how they're offering free haircuts for students heading back to school this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chicago surgeons perform successful transplants on patients with 'flipped organs'
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine are celebrating a medical breakthrough after performing a double-lung transplant on two patients with "flipped organs."
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine are celebrating a medical breakthrough after performing a double-lung transplant on two patients with "flipped organs."
Grocery giveaway in Elgin Saturday
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is holding a free grocery giveaway Saturday in Elgin.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is holding a free grocery giveaway Saturday in Elgin.
Grocery giveaway in Elgin Saturday
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is holding a free grocery giveaway Saturday in Elgin.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is holding a free grocery giveaway Saturday in Elgin.
Elgin man dies after ejection from motorcycle in Kane County accident
A 41-year-old Elgin man has died following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning in northwest suburban Huntley.
A 41-year-old Elgin man has died following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning in northwest suburban Huntley.
5 charged after human trafficking operation busted in Chicago area
A human trafficking operation has been uncovered in the Chicago area, with five individuals now facing charges for their alleged involvement.
A human trafficking operation has been uncovered in the Chicago area, with five individuals now facing charges for their alleged involvement.
A look back at last week's historic tornado outbreak in Chicago
More than a dozen tornadoes tore a path through northern Illinois on July 12. The National Weather Service now has all the details about this historic event.
More than a dozen tornadoes tore a path through northern Illinois on July 12. The National Weather Service now has all the details about this historic event.



















