School employee faces child luring, criminal sexual assault charges
On at least one occasion, Perez allegedly drove to the home of the victim, where the sexual contact occurred. At the time of the alleged crimes, Perez was employed by School District U-46, and met the victim while they were a student at Tefft Middle School in Streamwood.
On at least one occasion, Perez allegedly drove to the home of the victim, where the sexual contact occurred. At the time of the alleged crimes, Perez was employed by School District U-46, and met the victim while they were a student at Tefft Middle School in Streamwood.
Kane County gun buy-back program gets over 100 guns off the street
The majority of the guns were old rifles and revolvers that people just had no idea how to get rid of, the Kane County Sheriff's Office said.
The majority of the guns were old rifles and revolvers that people just had no idea how to get rid of, the Kane County Sheriff's Office said.
Kane County reports influx of deadly traffic crashes, sheriff issues warning
There is a new warning out for drivers in Kane County from the sheriff, after multiple fatal crashes in the past several days.
There is a new warning out for drivers in Kane County from the sheriff, after multiple fatal crashes in the past several days.
Kane County reports influx of deadly traffic crashes
In the last 10 days, multiple fatal crashes were reported in Kane County. Tragically, three lives have been lost.
In the last 10 days, multiple fatal crashes were reported in Kane County. Tragically, three lives have been lost.
Driver killed, another hurt in Kane County crash
A wrong-way crash left one driver dead and another injured Monday morning in Kane County.
A wrong-way crash left one driver dead and another injured Monday morning in Kane County.
Waves of storms across Chicago, suburbs through Saturday evening, with isolated tornadoes possible
The showers and thunderstorms will be strongest along and south of I-80, the National Weather Service said.
The showers and thunderstorms will be strongest along and south of I-80, the National Weather Service said.
Lansing school district gears up for safe return, hires new resource officer
In Lansing, District 158 is kicking things off with a back-to-school bash before classes start Wednesday. The district is implementing several new safety measures this year.
In Lansing, District 158 is kicking things off with a back-to-school bash before classes start Wednesday. The district is implementing several new safety measures this year.
Fire at St. Charles residence causes nearly $150K worth of damage
A fire erupted in a residence in St. Charles Friday night, causing about $150,000 worth of damage.
A fire erupted in a residence in St. Charles Friday night, causing about $150,000 worth of damage.
Suburban man found guilty of killing his wife after learning she was involved with another man
According to prosecutors, Shadwick King asphyxiated Kathleen King at their home, killing her. Shadwick King recently learned that his wife was emotionally involved with another man. He then placed Kathleen's body on Union Pacific Railway tracks.
According to prosecutors, Shadwick King asphyxiated Kathleen King at their home, killing her. Shadwick King recently learned that his wife was emotionally involved with another man. He then placed Kathleen's body on Union Pacific Railway tracks.
Suburban man found guilty of murder in death of 40-year-old man
Chuckie Chatman had been upset that the victim, 40-year-old Ernest Hardy, was dating the mother of his children.
Chuckie Chatman had been upset that the victim, 40-year-old Ernest Hardy, was dating the mother of his children.
Man shot, critically wounded inside Southwest Side garage
A man was shot and critically wounded inside a garage early Tuesday on Chicago's Southwest Side.
A man was shot and critically wounded inside a garage early Tuesday on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Rescued Beagles arrive in South Elgin — how to adopt one
A Beagle brigade arrived in South Elgin Monday night.
A Beagle brigade arrived in South Elgin Monday night.
South Elgin's Anderson Humane takes part in Beagle rescue effort
It's a large rescue happening Monday night in South Elgin: 100 beagles are arriving. They were rescued from Envigo, a breeding and research facility in Virginia that was found guilty of federal violations.
It's a large rescue happening Monday night in South Elgin: 100 beagles are arriving. They were rescued from Envigo, a breeding and research facility in Virginia that was found guilty of federal violations.
Dundee man sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting victim under 13 years old
“This victim was a young child when she was sexually assaulted. She held on to her secret for more than a decade before she finally told someone she trusted," said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Stacey Wittman.
“This victim was a young child when she was sexually assaulted. She held on to her secret for more than a decade before she finally told someone she trusted," said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Stacey Wittman.
ALDI wedding: Engaged couples have a chance to say ‘I do’ in Chicago-area supermarket
Your picture-perfect wedding day could include a walk down the grocery store aisle — plus a lot more. Fan-favorite ALDI supermarket is throwing its first-ever in-store wedding for one lucky couple.
Your picture-perfect wedding day could include a walk down the grocery store aisle — plus a lot more. Fan-favorite ALDI supermarket is throwing its first-ever in-store wedding for one lucky couple.
Barbershops in Elgin offer free back-to-school haircuts for kids
A fresh hairdo is a back-to-school tradition.
A fresh hairdo is a back-to-school tradition.
Barbershops in Elgin offer free haircuts for kids
Back to school means it is time for a new do, and several barbershops in the Elgin area are giving students haircuts for free.
Back to school means it is time for a new do, and several barbershops in the Elgin area are giving students haircuts for free.
Five children and two adults killed when wrong-way driver smashes into van in suburban Chicago
The dead included Lauren Dobosz, 31, of Rolling Meadows, and five children: two 13-year-old girls, a 7-year-old boy, a 6-year-old boy, and a 5-year-old girl. Their names have not been released.
The dead included Lauren Dobosz, 31, of Rolling Meadows, and five children: two 13-year-old girls, a 7-year-old boy, a 6-year-old boy, and a 5-year-old girl. Their names have not been released.
Several people killed in fiery crash on I-90 in McHenry County: reports
Illinois State Police are investigating a crash on I-90 that reportedly claimed the lives of multiple people in the Hampshire area.
Illinois State Police are investigating a crash on I-90 that reportedly claimed the lives of multiple people in the Hampshire area.
6 teens arrested in Kane County after crashing stolen BMW, police say
Six teenagers were arrested after crashing a stolen BMW in Kane County early Thursday morning, police said.
Six teenagers were arrested after crashing a stolen BMW in Kane County early Thursday morning, police said.