Cook, Will counties among several under flood advisory
A flood advisory was issued early Friday morning for portions of north central and northeast Illinois.
Elgin man arrested on slew of child pornography charges
An Elgin man is facing a slew of child pornography charges following his arrest on Jan. 20.
Suburban PTO president learns sentence for grooming child, traveling to meet a minor
A suburban man accused of grooming a child has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Speeding driver killed after crashing into traffic pole in South Elgin, police say
A driver was killed after his vehicle crashed into a traffic light pole in South Elgin Tuesday evening, authorities said.
Elgin man arrested by ICE, family says
Federal immigration enforcement hit close to home for an Elgin family on Tuesday, as their loved one was arrested during an early-morning raid.
Cook County man jailed after 100-mph police chase in stolen car, weapons found: prosecutors
Jujuan Barnes allegedly switched cars during the police chase and was arrested after being tasered. Loaded firearms and burglary tools were reportedly found in his possession.
Chicago area man pleads guilty to sex assault of child, agrees to 12-year sentence
An Elgin man agreed to plead guilty to sexually assaulting a child in exchange for a 12-year prison sentence.
Elgin relocates 'Tent City' residents to temporary housing as winter sets in
For the next four months, the "Tent City" residents will have access to food and resources while staying in the temporary housing.
Suspect wanted for robbing St. Charles Mini Mart at gunpoint
The St. Charles Police Department is looking for the suspect who robbed a mini-mart at gunpoint Sunday night.
Off-duty Kane County deputy cleared in deadly shooting, 2 indicted: officials
Two people were indicted Friday for their roles in a July 2024 altercation that led to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tyquaze Nicolas by an off-duty Kane County sheriff's deputy.
Geneva man accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend, teen ordered detained until next court date
A Geneva man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her son was ordered detained until his next court date, prosecutors said.
Chicago man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman with disability at nursing home who later gave birth
A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman with an intellectual disability that resulted in the victim unknowingly getting pregnant and later giving birth.
Polar Dome Ice Rink returns to Santa’s Village after 20 years
Santa’s Village Amusement and Water Park in East Dundee is bringing back the Polar Dome Ice Rink for the 2025 season, marking its first reopening in 20 years.
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.
Illinois man arrested after police find stolen vehicles, drugs and fake paperwork on his property: officials
An Illinois man was arrested earlier this month after police found stolen vehicles, drugs and fake vehicle paperwork on his property, according to Kane County officials.
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.