Over 4K in Chicago area affected by power outages amid blizzard-like conditions

The Chicago area was reporting tens of thousands of people troubled by power outages — 372 of them in the city — as blizzard-like conditions pummeled much of northern Illinois.

Sugar Grove man, 18, facing slew of child pornography charges

A Sugar Grove man is being held in the Kane County Jail until his court date, facing a slew of child pornography charges.

Crash in Elgin brings down power lines
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A crash on Highland Avenue in Elgin brought down some power lines on Wednesday. In the video, you can see they were still hot and sparking. No word on any serious injuries. (Video provided by John Gear)

Elgin family baffled after 6th grader mistakenly bused to wrong school

The incident occurred on Monday when the suburban 6th grader boarded the bus as usual but ended up at a school that caters to students with behavioral disabilities.

6th grader bused to wrong school
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An Elgin family is scratching their heads after their son was bused to the wrong school.

Man struck by vehicle while working on Huntley road
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A worker was critically wounded when he was struck by a vehicle on Monday afternoon in suburban Huntley.

17-year-old flexes her vocal skills ahead of Bears game against Cardinals
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Local 17-year-old Mary Kate Schoessling shared her talents at the Bears game this past weekend with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.

Elgin cop facing child pornography charges resigns
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An Elgin police officer has resigned after his arrest earlier this month on child pornography charges.

Elgin cop facing child pornography charges resigns

An Elgin police officer has resigned after his arrest earlier this month on child pornography charges.