Elgin fire displaces five, community responds with outpouring of support

The Elgin community is coming together to support those impacted by a large fire that erupted at a homeless encampment Wednesday afternoon.

Massive fire reported at Elgin homeless encampment, no injuries
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A large fire at a homeless encampment in Elgin prompted a massive response from officials and temporarily halted Metra trains. Video courtesy of Dagoberto Pena.

Massive fire reported at Elgin homeless encampment, no injuries

A large fire at a homeless encampment in Elgin prompted a massive response from officials and halted Metra trains until further notice.

Elgin teen killed near United Center
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An Elgin teenager was fatally shot during a robbery near the United Center Sunday night.

Illinois man found guilty of sexually abusing child

An Illinois man was found guilty this week of sexually abusing a child for several years. 

Elgin man charged with murder in fatal stabbing

An Elgin man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man over the weekend.

Elgin man accused of random attack on juvenile at St. Charles middle school

St. Charles police have arrested a homeless man from Elgin after he allegedly attacked a juvenile unprovoked at a local middle school football field over the weekend.

Elgin detects elevated lead levels in some homes' drinking water

Elgin announced on Friday that elevated lead levels have been found in the drinking water of some homes and buildings.