Suburban resident found guilty of sexually assaulting child
James "Jamie" Boots was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child younger than 13.
James "Jamie" Boots was found guilty of sexually assaulting a child younger than 13.
Former Carpentersville teacher gets 10-year sentence for sexual abuse
A former teacher in northwest suburban Carpentersville was sentenced to a decade in prison for sexually assaulting two former students.
A former teacher in northwest suburban Carpentersville was sentenced to a decade in prison for sexually assaulting two former students.
Hundreds attend funeral for Illinois veteran who had no known family
The service for John James Murphy, 71, was held at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. Murphy died Dec. 18 at a nearby hospital after living in a rehabilitation center since 2017.
The service for John James Murphy, 71, was held at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. Murphy died Dec. 18 at a nearby hospital after living in a rehabilitation center since 2017.
Man charged with tampering with gas line in attempt to kill people inside home
Frank Ryan is charged with felony attempted murder for tampering with an Elburn home's gas line in order to kill the people inside.
Frank Ryan is charged with felony attempted murder for tampering with an Elburn home's gas line in order to kill the people inside.
SWAT team arrests Michigan murder suspect after 3-hour standoff in Montgomery
The suspect was 35-year-old Scott Jones, wanted for a homicide in Michigan, Gengler said.
The suspect was 35-year-old Scott Jones, wanted for a homicide in Michigan, Gengler said.
Suburban man sentenced for ripping off home repair customers
A St. Charles man was sentenced to three years in prison for taking money from homeowners and not doing repairs as promised.
A St. Charles man was sentenced to three years in prison for taking money from homeowners and not doing repairs as promised.
Elgin man convicted of sexually assaulting child still at large after skipping trial
A northwest suburban man who skipped his trial last week has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child he knew in 2016.
A northwest suburban man who skipped his trial last week has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child he knew in 2016.
Alleged heroin dealer charged with drug-induced homicide of woman in Kane County
Gehovani Gomez, of Elgin, is charged with a felony count of drug-induced homicide in the Sept. 6, 2018, death of Crystal Villegas.
Gehovani Gomez, of Elgin, is charged with a felony count of drug-induced homicide in the Sept. 6, 2018, death of Crystal Villegas.
Suburban program pays $100 to people who turn in drunk drivers
A suburban program is stopping drunk drivers by rewarding people who turn them in.
A suburban program is stopping drunk drivers by rewarding people who turn them in.
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.
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.