Geneva man charged with murder in fatal stabbings of woman, teen

A Geneva man is facing murder charges after police say he fatally stabbed a woman and a teenager in a domestic violence incident last week.

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.

Elgin 'Tent City' fire leaves three structures damaged, dog killed
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Another fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Elgin overnight. Three structures were damaged, a dog passed away but no injuries were reported.

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.

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.

Massive fire reported at Elgin homeless encampment, no injuries
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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.