Former Kane County sergeant sentenced for sexually harassing jail staff

A former Kane County sergeant will spend nearly six months in the same jail he once worked at after pleading guilty to sexually harassing jail employees.

Tree housing bald eagle nest in Mooseheart comes crashing down

A giant eagle nest crashed to the ground Wednesday morning in Mooseheart, Illinois, ending more than a decade of great birdwatching.

Chicago to enjoy beautiful weather again Sunday, but changes are on the way

Scattered showers are expected on Sunday night, the National Weather Service said. The showers will become widespread on Monday night and Tuesday.

Nightmare on Chicago Street returns this year in Elgin
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Elgin is being transformed this weekend into the scene of a zombie apocalypse. The annual Nightmare on Chicago Street is back after a two-year pandemic hiatus.

Kane County Sheriff's Office welcomes 2 new therapy dogs

The Kane County sheriff says Loki and Sadie could potentially go their entire lives working as therapy dogs, which is different from regular police K9s that have a very rigorous life and are only effective for so long.

Kane County student helps collect laptops to benefit nearly 15,000 students worldwide

About 15,000 students around the world will have the opportunity to further their educations thanks to the generosity of a northwest suburban Chicago school district and one ambitious high school student.

Snow possible in Chicago area, Northwest Indiana on Monday

Prepare for winter weather: Chicago-area residents could see flurries on Monday, and lake effect snow and rain are possible in Northwest Indiana.

$31 billion railroad merger has Illinois lawmakers concerned

A controversial $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern has lawmakers concerned.

Multiple dogs removed from Campton Hills home
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The fire department responded to the home for reports of a person sick from an unknown cause. They discovered the home had unfit living conditions.

Numerous dogs removed from Campton Hills home

Police say once on scene, authorities deemed the five-acre property uninhabitable. There was reportedly a large amount of garbage inside the home, and also cat and dog feces.