South Elgin's Anderson Humane takes part in Beagle rescue effort
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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.

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.

Barbershops in Elgin offer free haircuts for kids
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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.

Teen boys charged in Pheasant Run arson
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Two male juveniles have been charged with starting a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort in St. Charles in May.

2 teens charged with starting fire at former Pheasant Run resort in St. Charles

While investigating, it was determined that four juveniles allegedly entered the property. Once inside, two juveniles set papers on fire in two separate areas.

Elgin man who sexually assaulted child multiple times gets 45 years in prison

A 48-year-old Elgin man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison by a Kane County judge for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12.

2 teens charged with setting former Pheasant Run resort on fire
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Two male juveniles have been charged with starting a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort in St. Charles in May.

Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health

Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.

‘Friends’ sitcom creator mocked for pledging $4 million in reparations for her show’s lack of diversity

Marta Kauffman became the subject of social media mockery after a Wednesday L.A. Times profile on her revealed she was pledging $4 million to atone for her famous series’ lack of diversity among its main cast. 

Early voting in Illinois June primary ends on Monday

Election day is Tuesday, June 28. The ballot includes races for governor, congressional seats, state legislative offices and a variety of local positions.

Batavia police investigating stolen Pride flags as hate crimes
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New A suburban police department is investigating several theft incidents as hate crimes after multiple residents reported that their Pride flags were stolen overnight.