Elgin man convicted in mother's death, dismemberment

Authorities said Peck stomped on his mother’s head, dismembered her body and put some of her remains in garbage bags that he tossed into Lake Michigan the same day she was slain.

Police give all clear after investigating bomb threat at Judson University

Police have given an all clear after investigating a bomb threat at Judson University in Elgin, which prompted classes to be canceled Monday.

Two rounds of snow possible Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for Chicago area

The National Weather Service said on Sunday that we're looking at the possibility of two rounds of snow hitting the Chicago area, one on Tuesday into Wednesday, then another round late Wednesday into Thursday.

5 charged with mob action in Elgin shooting

Five people have been charged in a fight and shooting that took place Sunday in Elgin.

Woman suing after Rottweiler attack in St. Charles
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A lawsuit has been filed against the owners of two dogs that attacked a jogger in St. Charles, leaving her hospitalized for over three weeks.

St. Charles family sues after dog attack
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A St. Charles mother of four is suing after she says she was nearly killed by two dogs.

Des Plaines man arrested in sexual assault at truck stop

Bertin O. Alanis Garcia was arrested on Jan. 21 and is charged with four counts of criminal sexual assault, two counts of criminal sexual abuse, and two counts of driving while license is revoked for DUI.

1 dead, 1 hurt in northern Illinois chemical explosion
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A chemical explosion at a Kane County manufacturing plant killed one person and left another critically injured, authorities said.

St. Charles fire sends one to hospital Friday night

One person was taken to a hospital following a blazing fire in St. Charles Friday night. 

3 males sought in St. Charles bank robbery: FBI

The FBI are seeking three males wanted for a bank robbery Friday morning in west suburban St. Charles.