Freeport resident sentenced 11 years for sexually assaulting a child
James “Jamie” Boots was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in January, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. The attacks happened while Boots lived in Elgin.
James “Jamie” Boots was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in January, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. The attacks happened while Boots lived in Elgin.
Elgin man charged with beating, robbing homeless man
An Elgin man is accused of beating and robbing a homeless man Monday in the west suburb.
An Elgin man is accused of beating and robbing a homeless man Monday in the west suburb.
Elgin's District U-46 considers hybrid framework for reopening schools this fall
District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about their plans for reopening schools this fall.
District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about their plans for reopening schools this fall.
Pair charged in string of attacks in Elgin
A man and a woman are facing charges after allegedly beating multiple people earlier this month during a crime spree in west suburban Elgin.
A man and a woman are facing charges after allegedly beating multiple people earlier this month during a crime spree in west suburban Elgin.
Elgin church draws ire of Gov. Pritzker with decision to open ahead of state mandate
Jeremy Dys, attorney from First Liberty Institute, talks about why Northwest Bible Baptist Church refuses to adhere to Gov. Pritzker's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
Jeremy Dys, attorney from First Liberty Institute, talks about why Northwest Bible Baptist Church refuses to adhere to Gov. Pritzker's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
Elgin church plans to reopen this month, defying governor's order
Lawyers for a church in Elgin say it is their constitutional right to meet, even during a pandemic.
Lawyers for a church in Elgin say it is their constitutional right to meet, even during a pandemic.
Man accused of pointing gun in Elgin road rage, DUI case
A man is facing DUI and weapons charges after a road rage incident last month in northwest suburban Elgin.
A man is facing DUI and weapons charges after a road rage incident last month in northwest suburban Elgin.
Elgin man charged with beating, choking partner
Xavier L. Pruitt has been released on bail on felony charges of aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint and a misdemeanor count of domestic battery, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Xavier L. Pruitt has been released on bail on felony charges of aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint and a misdemeanor count of domestic battery, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Man charged with dealing meth in Elgin
He is being held at the Kane County Jail on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court April 22.
He is being held at the Kane County Jail on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court April 22.
Elgin man gets 5 years in prison for burglary charge in Algonquin
Charles N. Hall was found guilty on Thursday.
Charles N. Hall was found guilty on Thursday.
Man sprayed lighter fluid in officer’s eyes after starting fire in Elgin business: prosecutors
David E. Bruce faces felony counts of aggravated arson, battery, assault of an officer and criminal damage to property.
David E. Bruce faces felony counts of aggravated arson, battery, assault of an officer and criminal damage to property.
Elgin freight train derailment disrupts Metra MD-W service
Service was disrupted Sunday on Metra’s Milwaukee District West line after a freight train derailed near northwest suburban Elgin.
Service was disrupted Sunday on Metra’s Milwaukee District West line after a freight train derailed near northwest suburban Elgin.
All Illinois casinos shutting down because of coronavirus
The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Elgin church employee made $250K in unauthorized purchases on church credit cards: prosecutors
Between July 2017 and October 2018, Parham allegedly used the cards to make $262,056 in unauthorized purchases, prosecutors said.
Between July 2017 and October 2018, Parham allegedly used the cards to make $262,056 in unauthorized purchases, prosecutors said.
$1 million bond for Elgin man charged with sexually assaulting young girl
Luis-Alberto Najera-Ayala, 45, was charged with seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
Luis-Alberto Najera-Ayala, 45, was charged with seven counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
Elgin man gets 20 years for home invasion, sexual assault
A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday for breaking into an Elgin home and sexually assaulting a woman in 2018.
A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday for breaking into an Elgin home and sexually assaulting a woman in 2018.
Metra Milwaukee District West trains delayed by signal issues in Elgin
Riders are advised to listen to platform announcements for the latest service information.
Riders are advised to listen to platform announcements for the latest service information.
Hundreds attend funeral for Illinois veteran who had no known family
The service for John James Murphy, 71, was held at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. Murphy died Dec. 18 at a nearby hospital after living in a rehabilitation center since 2017.
The service for John James Murphy, 71, was held at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. Murphy died Dec. 18 at a nearby hospital after living in a rehabilitation center since 2017.
Cook County sheriff’s sergeant dies in Elgin crash after medical emergency
An off-duty sergeant with the Cook County sheriff’s office was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in west suburban Elgin after suffering an apparent medical emergency.
An off-duty sergeant with the Cook County sheriff’s office was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in west suburban Elgin after suffering an apparent medical emergency.
Marijuana arrests plummet in 5 largest suburbs of Illinois
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.