Elgin house fire causes $200K in damage, no injuries reported
A fire broke out at a house in Elgin on Monday evening, causing extensive damage worth over $200,000, officials said.
A fire broke out at a house in Elgin on Monday evening, causing extensive damage worth over $200,000, officials said.
Elgin 'Tent City' fire damages multiple structures, cause under investigation
A massive fire tore through several structures at the "Tent City" homeless encampment in Elgin Saturday night, prompting a large response from emergency crews.
A massive fire tore through several structures at the "Tent City" homeless encampment in Elgin Saturday night, prompting a large response from emergency crews.
Elgin considers housing plan for homeless after ?Tent City? fires
The Elgin City Council is still discussing how to offer support for the unhoused after two fires in an encampment.
The Elgin City Council is still discussing how to offer support for the unhoused after two fires in an encampment.
Elgin City Council approves temporary housing plan for homeless after 'Tent City' fires
Tent City, a wooded area where 20 to 40 unhoused individuals live in tents or makeshift shelters, has been the site of two accidental fires in the past two weeks.
Tent City, a wooded area where 20 to 40 unhoused individuals live in tents or makeshift shelters, has been the site of two accidental fires in the past two weeks.
Elgin leaders to discuss housing options for homeless after recent fires
The Elgin City Council will look into offering housing for their homeless population.
The Elgin City Council will look into offering housing for their homeless population.
Chicago area man sentenced to 49 years for sexual assault of child
A man in west suburban Elgin was sentenced to 49 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child multiple times.
A man in west suburban Elgin was sentenced to 49 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child multiple times.
Elgin 'Tent City' fire leaves three structures damaged, dog killed
Another fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Elgin overnight. Three structures were damaged, a dog passed away but no injuries were reported.
Another fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Elgin overnight. Three structures were damaged, a dog passed away but no injuries were reported.
Dog killed in Elgin 'Tent City' fire as crews battle flames in freezing temps
This fire follows another blaze that broke out last week near the same location in Elgin.
This fire follows another blaze that broke out last week near the same location in Elgin.
Elgin man charged with murder in Dec. 7 stabbing death
An Elgin man is charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a deadly stabbing on Saturday.
An Elgin man is charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a deadly stabbing on Saturday.
Elgin man charged with murder in Dec. 7 stabbing death
An Elgin man is charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a deadly stabbing on Saturday.
An Elgin man is charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a deadly stabbing on Saturday.
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.
The Elgin community is coming together to support those impacted by a large fire that erupted at a homeless encampment Wednesday afternoon.
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.
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
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.
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.
A large fire at a homeless encampment in Elgin prompted a massive response from officials and halted Metra trains until further notice.
Elgin man, 66, dies after SUV strikes tree in St. Charles, police say
A 66-year-old Elgin man died after his SUV struck a tree in St. Charles earlier this week, police said.
A 66-year-old Elgin man died after his SUV struck a tree in St. Charles earlier this week, police said.
Search underway for Wisconsin dad who disappeared after work trip to Chicago suburbs
Ben Oberto, a Wisconsin husband and father, has been missing since Wednesday night, last seen in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Ben Oberto, a Wisconsin husband and father, has been missing since Wednesday night, last seen in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Ben Oberto: Wisconsin dad goes missing after work trip to Chicago suburbs
A Wisconsin family is searching for answers after a husband and father of two went missing in Chicago's suburbs on Wednesday night.
A Wisconsin family is searching for answers after a husband and father of two went missing in Chicago's suburbs on Wednesday night.
School bus with nearly 30 children on board collides with 2 vehicles in Elgin: police
A school bus carrying nearly 30 children collided with two vehicles Wednesday afternoon in Elgin.
A school bus carrying nearly 30 children collided with two vehicles Wednesday afternoon in Elgin.
School bus with nearly 30 children on board collides with 2 vehicles in Elgin: police
Nearly 30 children were on an elementary school bus in Elgin when it crashed with two vehicles Wednesday afternoon.
Nearly 30 children were on an elementary school bus in Elgin when it crashed with two vehicles Wednesday afternoon.
Family devastated after Elgin man killed during robbery near United Center: 'Love your loved ones'
An Elgin man was fatally shot during a robbery near the United Center on Sunday night.
An Elgin man was fatally shot during a robbery near the United Center on Sunday night.