Local man sleeping on the streets with the homeless to raise awareness
The Kane County man says he wanted to see what the challenges are on the streets firsthand, especially since the area's cold weather shelter recently closed.
The Kane County man says he wanted to see what the challenges are on the streets firsthand, especially since the area's cold weather shelter recently closed.
Cook County sheriff’s sergeant dies in Elgin crash after medical emergency
An off-duty sergeant with the Cook County sheriff’s office was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in west suburban Elgin after suffering an apparent medical emergency.
An off-duty sergeant with the Cook County sheriff’s office was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle crash in west suburban Elgin after suffering an apparent medical emergency.
Donnie Wahlberg leaves IHOP waitress $2,020 as part of tip challenge
Donnie Wahlberg left a $2,020 tip for a waitress at an Illinois IHOP as part of the 2020 tip challenge.
Donnie Wahlberg left a $2,020 tip for a waitress at an Illinois IHOP as part of the 2020 tip challenge.
Marijuana arrests plummet in 5 largest suburbs of Illinois
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Former Geneva doctor sentenced to 8 years in prison for sexual assault
Judge John Barsanti sentenced 60-year-old Mark G.P. Lewis Thursday, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. Lewis was found guilty by a jury in September of criminal sexual assault.
Judge John Barsanti sentenced 60-year-old Mark G.P. Lewis Thursday, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. Lewis was found guilty by a jury in September of criminal sexual assault.
St. Charles man sentenced to 6 years in prison for hit-and-run that injured 7-year-old cyclist
Brian Quartuccio, 42, pleaded guilty to felony charges of failing to report an accident with injuries and driving with a revoked license, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
Brian Quartuccio, 42, pleaded guilty to felony charges of failing to report an accident with injuries and driving with a revoked license, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
Missing teenager from South Elgin is located
Police said Friday morning that Miller had been located.
Police said Friday morning that Miller had been located.
Fired temp worker arrested after threatening to shoot security guard at Batavia workplace, police say
Enoch, who had previously worked there as a temporary employee, allegedly threatened to shoot the security guard, police said.
Enoch, who had previously worked there as a temporary employee, allegedly threatened to shoot the security guard, police said.
Portage Park man faces drug charges after traffic stop in South Elgin
Michael A. Venegas is charged with four felony counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor counts of unlawful possession of cannabis, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office.
Michael A. Venegas is charged with four felony counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor counts of unlawful possession of cannabis, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office.
2 kids charged in suburban shooting that wounded 14-year-old girl near grade school
Two children face felony charges in connection to a Tuesday shooting in Elgin that seriously wounded a 14-year-old girl outside a grade school in the western suburb.
Two children face felony charges in connection to a Tuesday shooting in Elgin that seriously wounded a 14-year-old girl outside a grade school in the western suburb.
Kane County sheriff's sergeant charged with cocaine possession
A sergeant with the Kane County sheriff’s office has been charged with a felony count of possession of a controlled substance.
A sergeant with the Kane County sheriff’s office has been charged with a felony count of possession of a controlled substance.
Girl, 14, shot in drive-by outside Elgin grade school
A 14-year-old girl was seriously wounded by stray gunfire Tuesday near a grade school in west suburban Elgin.
A 14-year-old girl was seriously wounded by stray gunfire Tuesday near a grade school in west suburban Elgin.
Man charged with bringing child porn to work in suburban Chicago
Richard A. Kusnierz, 58, was arrested Monday after police identified him as the owner of several SD cards found at his workplace in the 3800 block of Ohio Avenue, St. Charles police said in a statement.
Richard A. Kusnierz, 58, was arrested Monday after police identified him as the owner of several SD cards found at his workplace in the 3800 block of Ohio Avenue, St. Charles police said in a statement.
Second gold coin donated to Salvation Army in Chicago area this season
The one-ounce 1996 gold eagle coin was dropped at the red kettle by an anonymous donor Nov. 22 at the Starbucks located at 229 West State Street, according to a statement from the Salvation Army.
The one-ounce 1996 gold eagle coin was dropped at the red kettle by an anonymous donor Nov. 22 at the Starbucks located at 229 West State Street, according to a statement from the Salvation Army.
Explosive materials found at home of Batavia High School student: police
A Batavia High School student is in protective custody after authorities allegedly found materials used to create explosives at the student’s west suburban home.
A Batavia High School student is in protective custody after authorities allegedly found materials used to create explosives at the student’s west suburban home.
Volunteers in suburban Chicago stuff holiday stockings for soldiers
It's all to make the holidays brighter for those serving our country, including a member of her own family.
It's all to make the holidays brighter for those serving our country, including a member of her own family.
Elgin man sentenced to 55 years for 2015 murder
A man who shot and killed a 20-year-old in 2015 in west suburban Elgin was sentenced to 55 years in prison Friday.
A man who shot and killed a 20-year-old in 2015 in west suburban Elgin was sentenced to 55 years in prison Friday.
Accused Batavia Steak ‘n Shake shooter sentenced to 16 years
An Aurora man accused of shooting a teenager at a Steak ‘n Shake last year in west suburban Batavia was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday.
An Aurora man accused of shooting a teenager at a Steak ‘n Shake last year in west suburban Batavia was sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday.
Chicago selects official 2019 Christmas tree
Chicago has chosen its Christmas tree.
Chicago has chosen its Christmas tree.
Man sentenced to 30 days for threatening to shoot 'Mexicans' at suburban Walmart
A Carpentersville man is facing jail time after pleading guilty to threatening to shoot Hispanics at a Walmart in the northwest suburb.
A Carpentersville man is facing jail time after pleading guilty to threatening to shoot Hispanics at a Walmart in the northwest suburb.