St. Charles man arrested at O’Hare after TSA finds gun in backpack: court docs

A St. Charles man was arrested at O’Hare International Airport in April after TSA agents spotted a firearm inside his backpack, according to court documents.

High-speed chase from suburbs to Chicago ends in crash, arrest

Suburban police chased a speeding car into Chicago overnight. One man was arrested, and two passengers hospitalized.

Man shot in Kane County armed robbery, sheriff says

The Kane County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery where shots were fired in Aurora Township on Monday night. 

Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking | ChicagoNOW
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U.S. News & World Report ranked the top 22 places to live in Illinois based on quality of life, affordability, job market, and more. Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove tied for the top spot, followed by Naperville, Palatine, and Elgin. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Northern Illinois Food Bank expands free meal sites for kids during summer

Summer’s here—and for some kids, that means no school meals. Northern Illinois Food Bank is stepping in with free meals at 145 sites.🍎🥪

Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking

U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.

Illinois man charged with attempted murder of family member

An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after Kane County Sheriff’s deputies said they witnessed him violently attacking a family member through a locked front door early Saturday morning.

Elgin man arrested on 14 counts of child pornography, prosecutors say

An Elgin man was arrested earlier this week on 14 counts of child pornography, according to the Kane County State's Attorney. 

Boy hit by car in own driveway in Chicago suburb hospitalized
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A child is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in his own driveway Tuesday evening, according to St. Charles police.

Man, teen charged with hate crimes after fight at Chicago-area McDonald's, prosecutors say

A 19-year-old man and a teenage boy are facing hate crime charges after allegedly attacking a woman at a Carpentersville McDonald’s and making derogatory remarks about her sexual orientation.