Illinois man shot another man during argument on Metra tracks in Elgin: prosecutors
An Illinois man is accused of shooting another man during an argument in Elgin earlier this month.
Elgin man accused of possessing, reproducing child pornography
An Elgin man is accused of possessing and reproducing child pornography.
Suburban teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing students in classroom
An Elgin teacher is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two of his students who were under the age of 13.
Chicago man sentenced to 23 years for 'senseless' shooting in Elgin
A Chicago man was sentenced to 23 years for shooting two men in 2021 in northwest suburban Elgin.
Kane County man ejected from truck in Monday morning crash
A 37-year-old Kane County man was critically injured after being ejected from a pick-up truck in a single vehicle crash early Monday.
Death investigation underway after man found with gunshot wound in Elgin
A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound in Elgin last week.
Elburn motorcycle crash: Elgin man critically injured, sheriff says
An Elgin man was seriously injured after crashing his motorcycle while trying to pass another vehicle on the roadway Tuesday night.
Illinois homebuyers must earn this much to afford a typical home
When it comes to Illinois, how much money a person has to earn to afford a home is not as jaw-dropping by comparison.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 suburban schools receive bomb threats, forcing one to evacuate students
Two suburban schools found themselves dealing with bomb threats on Monday.
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.
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.


















