Elgin truck driver makes pro sumo wrestling debut at 51
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Rupert Cintron talks about his first pro sumo competition in Chicago, what inspired him to take up the sport and what’s next as the season continues.

24-hour Veterans Day fundraiser this weekend
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Gary Urwiler joins FOX Chicago's JD Rudd to discuss Row for Our Veterans, a 24-hour rowing fundraiser at Cross Kicks Fitness in Batavia beginning Friday, Nov. 13.

Women accuse former Salvation Army youth pastor of sexual abuse
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Three women are speaking out about alleged childhood sexual abuse by a former Salvation Army youth pastor in suburban Chicago, with two suing the organization for allegedly failing to intervene.

2 women sue Salvation Army over alleged sex abuse by suburban Chicago youth pastor

Three women are speaking publicly for the first time about alleged sexual abuse by a trusted youth pastor at a suburban Chicago church more than two decades ago, with two now suing the Salvation Army.

Former Batavia chiropractor sentenced to 60 years in child abuse case

A former suburban Chicago chiropractor was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to secretly recording a child under 13 and producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.

Chicago-area driving instructor gets 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting student

A St. Charles driving instructor who fled to Europe to avoid trial was sentenced to 30 years in state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a student.

2 ponies found wandering in Elgin

Two ponies were spotted loose in Elgin early Tuesday.

Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know

Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate.

Where is my polling place? Chicago-area county breakdown

With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots.

One dead, one injured in fatal crash in North Aurora

A fatal car crash occurred early Sunday in North Aurora. Police say the crash is still under active investigation.

Illinois man accused of recording underage girls faces separate charges in neighboring county

An Oswego man facing charges for allegedly recording underage girls in a Yorkville banquet hall changing area also faces separate charges tied to alleged secret recordings in a diner restroom.

Illinois firefighter critically hurt during training exercise

A firefighter was critically injured after suffering a medical emergency during a scheduled training exercise in the Chicago suburbs.

Election 2026: Your guide to Chicago-area ballot questions, referenda

The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.

Kane County cold case: The buried truth behind Tyesha Bell's murder

For years, friends and family of Tyesha Bell waited and waited for answers as to how this 22-year-old mother of two suddenly disappeared.

Cold case breakthrough brings answers in Tyesha Bell murder
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After 17 years of unanswered questions, investigators and prosecutors helped bring Tyesha Bell’s killer to trial and provide answers for her family.

Larkin High School unveils new football stadium in Elgin
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A first for Larkin High School! The Elgin school unveiled its new football stadium Friday, marking the first outdoor stadium in the school’s history.

Elgin man sentenced after woman was kidnapped, stabbed and beaten

An Elgin man convicted of aggravated kidnapping was sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said he and two other men kidnapped and violently assaulted a woman they knew in 2023.

Illinois man sentenced after attacking, biting 71-year-old family member

An Illinois man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to kill a 71-year-old family member in her Big Rock Township home.