Elderly drivers injured after crash sends vehicle into pond in Huntley: officials
Two people are hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in a northwest Chicago suburb sent one of the cars into a pond, authorities said.
Two people are hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in a northwest Chicago suburb sent one of the cars into a pond, authorities said.
DEA Chicago chief targets doctors charged with violent crimes
There’s a new top agent in charge at the DEA’s Chicago Field Division, and his focus goes beyond getting drugs off the street.
There’s a new top agent in charge at the DEA’s Chicago Field Division, and his focus goes beyond getting drugs off the street.
Man, 18, killed by freight train in Geneva
An 18-year-old man from Geneva was killed Sunday night after being struck by a freight train near a rail crossing.
An 18-year-old man from Geneva was killed Sunday night after being struck by a freight train near a rail crossing.
St. Charles daycare teacher charged after giving chewable laxative to young children: police
A St. Charles daycare teacher has been charged after giving a chewable laxative to three children, according to the St. Charles Police Department.
A St. Charles daycare teacher has been charged after giving a chewable laxative to three children, according to the St. Charles Police Department.
Illinois coroner identifies body pulled from creek as missing Chicago-area man
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
A body recovered from a creek in Chicago's northwest suburbs has been identified as a missing 52-year-old man.
Indiana man charged with setting fire to Chicago-area apartment building
A Gary man was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to an apartment complex in Carpentersville last November, heavily damaging the building and displacing dozens of residents.
A Gary man was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to an apartment complex in Carpentersville last November, heavily damaging the building and displacing dozens of residents.
Aurora reports elevated lead levels in select homes | ChicagoLIVE
City officials say updated federal testing rules revealed higher lead levels in some Aurora homes.
City officials say updated federal testing rules revealed higher lead levels in some Aurora homes.
Illinois election 2026: How to find your polling place
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
Kane County to vote on new rules for short-term rentals
Kane County officials might take action to redefine rules for short-term rental properties like those found on VRBO and Airbnb.
Kane County officials might take action to redefine rules for short-term rental properties like those found on VRBO and Airbnb.
Kane County considers new rules for short-term rentals | ChicagoLIVE
Kane County officials are reviewing potential regulations for short-term rental properties, including AirBnB and VRBO.
Kane County officials are reviewing potential regulations for short-term rental properties, including AirBnB and VRBO.
'Justice is served': Illinois man sentenced for sexually assaulting children he knew
Illinois prosecutors say a 73-year-old man has learned his fate after sexually assaulting two children decades ago.
Illinois prosecutors say a 73-year-old man has learned his fate after sexually assaulting two children decades ago.
When does early voting start for Illinois’ 2026 primary election?
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.
New Kane County alert system: What residents need to know | ChicagoLIVE
Kane County has rolled out a new emergency alert system. Scott Buziecki, director of Kane County Emergency Management, says the upgraded system is more user-friendly for his team, meaning residents should expect to receive more frequent and faster alerts
Kane County has rolled out a new emergency alert system. Scott Buziecki, director of Kane County Emergency Management, says the upgraded system is more user-friendly for his team, meaning residents should expect to receive more frequent and faster alerts
Illinois prosecutor clears Aurora officers of wrongdoing after man's in-custody death
Kane County's top prosecutor says Aurora police officers did nothing wrong in the in-custody death of Irving Martinez earlier this year.
Kane County's top prosecutor says Aurora police officers did nothing wrong in the in-custody death of Irving Martinez earlier this year.
Chicago area man calls 911, says he killed his wife: police
A Batavia man was arrested after he called 911 and said he had killed his wife, whom police found fatally wounded.
A Batavia man was arrested after he called 911 and said he had killed his wife, whom police found fatally wounded.
Chicago area man gets 22 years in prison for gunrunning, prosecutors say
An Elgin man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for gunrunning in northwest suburban Kane County.
An Elgin man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for gunrunning in northwest suburban Kane County.
Elgin residents protest ICE enforcement during City Council meeting
The coalition against the Broadview ICE facility is pushing back against immigration operations. Elgin residents joined the organization in condemning ICE during Wednesday's City Council meeting.
The coalition against the Broadview ICE facility is pushing back against immigration operations. Elgin residents joined the organization in condemning ICE during Wednesday's City Council meeting.
Elgin woman sentenced to two decades in prison in severe child abuse case
A 55-year-old Elgin woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for severely neglecting and starving a child over a three-year period, prosecutors said.
A 55-year-old Elgin woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for severely neglecting and starving a child over a three-year period, prosecutors said.
Suburban doctor charged with sexually assaulting teen with intellectual disability
A Chicago man who worked as a doctor has been charged with multiple felony counts after prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old with an intellectual disability at an Elgin hotel.
A Chicago man who worked as a doctor has been charged with multiple felony counts after prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old with an intellectual disability at an Elgin hotel.
Chicago-area doctor charged with sexually assaulting 16-year-old with intellectual disability
A Chicago man who worked as a doctor has been charged with multiple felony counts after prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old with an intellectual disability at an Elgin hotel.
A Chicago man who worked as a doctor has been charged with multiple felony counts after prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old with an intellectual disability at an Elgin hotel.