Decision to merge Canadian Pacific, Kansas City Southern Railroads could come early next year
The $31 billion unification deal would add as many as 14 freight trains per day to Metra's Milwaukee District West Line.
The $31 billion unification deal would add as many as 14 freight trains per day to Metra's Milwaukee District West Line.
Elgin man gets life in prison for sexually assaulting two children: 'where he belongs'
An Elgin man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting two children under the age of 13.
An Elgin man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting two children under the age of 13.
Nightmare on Chicago Street returns this year in Elgin
Eight city blocks are decorated like a zombie apocalypse.
Eight city blocks are decorated like a zombie apocalypse.
Nightmare on Chicago Street returns this year in Elgin
Elgin is being transformed this weekend into the scene of a zombie apocalypse. The annual Nightmare on Chicago Street is back after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
Elgin is being transformed this weekend into the scene of a zombie apocalypse. The annual Nightmare on Chicago Street is back after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
$31 billion railroad merger has Illinois lawmakers concerned
A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.
A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Eight suburban mayors are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Eight suburban mayors are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Suburban mayors rally against railroad merger that they say will increase freight traffic
Leaders from at least eight suburbs are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Leaders from at least eight suburbs are working together to try to derail a major railroad merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
Suspect arrested after firing shots at two people in Kane County
A suspect fired shots at two people before fleeing into a residence in unincorporated Elgin Saturday morning.
A suspect fired shots at two people before fleeing into a residence in unincorporated Elgin Saturday morning.
School employee faces child luring, criminal sexual assault charges
On at least one occasion, Perez allegedly drove to the home of the victim, where the sexual contact occurred. At the time of the alleged crimes, Perez was employed by School District U-46, and met the victim while they were a student at Tefft Middle School in Streamwood.
On at least one occasion, Perez allegedly drove to the home of the victim, where the sexual contact occurred. At the time of the alleged crimes, Perez was employed by School District U-46, and met the victim while they were a student at Tefft Middle School in Streamwood.
Lansing school district gears up for safe return, hires new resource officer
In Lansing, District 158 is kicking things off with a back-to-school bash before classes start Wednesday. The district is implementing several new safety measures this year.
In Lansing, District 158 is kicking things off with a back-to-school bash before classes start Wednesday. The district is implementing several new safety measures this year.
Barbershops in Elgin offer free back-to-school haircuts for kids
A fresh hairdo is a back-to-school tradition.
A fresh hairdo is a back-to-school tradition.
Barbershops in Elgin offer free haircuts for kids
Back to school means it is time for a new do, and several barbershops in the Elgin area are giving students haircuts for free.
Back to school means it is time for a new do, and several barbershops in the Elgin area are giving students haircuts for free.
Elgin man who sexually assaulted child multiple times gets 45 years in prison
A 48-year-old Elgin man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison by a Kane County judge for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12.
A 48-year-old Elgin man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison by a Kane County judge for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12.
Tampons, menstrual products see shortages and prices increase
The latest product shortage is getting personal for women and girls: period products.
The latest product shortage is getting personal for women and girls: period products.
Tampons, menstrual products see shortages, prices increase
The latest product shortage is getting personal for women and girls: period products.
The latest product shortage is getting personal for women and girls: period products.
Elgin to bring back Juneteenth Festival
Elgin is bringing back its Juneteenth Festival.
Elgin is bringing back its Juneteenth Festival.
Elgin to bring back Juneteenth Festival
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Elgin man charged with fiery crash that killed 17-year-old passenger
Raymond Griffin allegedly lost control of the vehicle — causing it to roll over. The vehicle came to a rest on the roof, and it became engulfed in flames. Byron Montgomery, the 17-year-old passenger in the vehicle, was killed.
Raymond Griffin allegedly lost control of the vehicle — causing it to roll over. The vehicle came to a rest on the roof, and it became engulfed in flames. Byron Montgomery, the 17-year-old passenger in the vehicle, was killed.
Elgin student brought BB gun to school, struck another student: police
The School Resource Officer at Larkin High School in Elgin was notified by school staff that a juvenile brought a BB gun to the school and struck another student, which caused minor injuries, the Elgin Police Department said.
The School Resource Officer at Larkin High School in Elgin was notified by school staff that a juvenile brought a BB gun to the school and struck another student, which caused minor injuries, the Elgin Police Department said.
Elgin man found guilty of sexually assaulting young girl multiple times
The child told her mother about the sexual assaults after she heard a presentation at school about personal body safety, Kane County prosecutors said.
The child told her mother about the sexual assaults after she heard a presentation at school about personal body safety, Kane County prosecutors said.