Body Found In Fox River In Elgin

Authorities are investigating the death after A body was pulled from the river Wednesday afternoon.

Man Crushed To Death By Forklift: Kane County Medical Examiner

Daniel B. Knabusch, 38, was found unresponsive at Hitachi Transport System in Elgin last week, according to police.

Street Racing Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Judson Students

Three men face charges in connection with the April 20 crash in Elgin that killed Nathanael Madison and Dallas Colburn.

2 Judson University Seniors Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash

Four vehicles collided on Route 31 outside the Elgin campus Tuesday night. Two people are dead and four were injured in the crash.

Woman Fatally Hit After Pushing Husband Out Of Way Of Truck

The 38-year-old woman died Monday after she and her husband stopped to help the driver of a disabled vehicle along Route 20 in Elgin.

Infant's Death Ruled A Homicide: Elgin Police

A 3-month-old Elgin boy died last week after suffering blunt-force trauma to his head, according to officials.

Former Bartlett High School Teacher Found Guilty Of Reckless Conduct That Injured Student

Chemistry teacher Garry Brodersen was charged for pouring liquid nitrogen on a student’s chest and groin area during class in 2018.

Ex-Bartlett Teacher Guilty In Experiment Gone Wrong: Prosecutors

The chemistry teacher injured a student while conducting a demonstration, state's attorney said.

Elgin Man To Serve 5 Years In Prison For Fatal DUI Crash In 2017

The man had a .118 BAC and was speeding in a 30-mph zone before the crash, which killed a passenger and severely injured another driver.

1 Killed, Others Injured In Hotel Shooting

Shots were fired early Saturday at the Indian Lakes Hotel in Bloomingdale. One or more shooters could've been involved, police said.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Man

The Elgin Police Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for Maxwell Schiff. He has been missing since Monday.

Sleeping Boyfriend Doused With Boiling Water: Authorities

The man's girlfriend, who is accused of pouring the scalding water from his "face to waist," shared a video on Snapchat, prosecutors said.

Twin Brothers Hit By Vehicle While Skateboarding

The teens are in serious condition at an area hospital following the collision Monday evening near Elgin.

Elgin Detective Charged With DUI After Traffic Stop

The off-duty detective slurred her words while speaking to a deputy and later refused to take field sobriety tests, according to reports.

Elgin Man Gets Time-Served Sentence For Attacking Homeless Senior

An Elgin man was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to aggravated battery of a person 60 or older in connection to an attack last July.

Beware Of Coronavirus Vaccine Scams In Elgin

If you get a call, text or email from someone claiming they can get you early access to a coronavirus vaccine, that's a scam.

Elgin Shooting Injures Man: Police

The man, who was seriously injured, was transported to an area hospital.

Fires Kill 2 Men Over Christmas Weekend In Elgin

One man died after a fire on Christmas Eve in Elgin, while another was killed Christmas Day when flames overtook his home, officials said.

Cooking Oil Spills Out Of Truck, Causes A Mess In Elgin

A load of cooking spilled out of an 18-wheeler in Elgin Thursday afternoon.

2 Elgin Men Arrested On Meth Charges

​Two Elgin men caught reportedly selling drugs from a minivan have been arrested on methamphetamine charges, prosecutors announced.

Death Of Elgin Man At National Park Under Investigation

Park rangers found a bear scavenging on the remains of Patrick Madura, 43, at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to reports.

Owner Of Elgin Restaurant Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining PPP Loan

By the end of March, all of the restaurant's employees had been laid off, prosecutors said, despite obtaining a loan to keep them on.

Dog Euthanized After Being Beaten, Tortured, Burned

A 27-year-old man faces felony charges of animal torture and aggravated cruelty to animals.

Bond Set At $1M In Fatal Hit And Run

An Elgin man faces a reckless homicide charge in a crash that killed a bicyclist, seriously injured another, prosecutors said.

Coroners IDs Bicyclist Killed In Hit And Run

A second bicyclist was in critical condition following the Tuesday hit-and-run. Elgin police said the driver was arrested later.

Several Cats, Dogs Saved From House Fire: Fire Officials

The blaze broke out at a home in the 1000 block of Polly Court in Elgin Sunday morning.

Teen Severely Beats Homeless Man, Takes His Money: Police

Isaac C. Diaz, 19, of Elgin, was drinking and smoking marijuana with the man prior to the attack, authorities said.

Elgin Man Accused Of Selling Illegal Fireworks To Police

A 19-year-old Elgin man is facing felony charges after the Kane County Sheriff's Office said he sold banned explosives to a deputy.

Hampshire Sets Overnight Curfew Wednesday

As of Thursday morning, a curfew has not been set for Thursday night, village officials said.

Juvenile Charged In Connection With Elgin Teen's Death

The juvenile has been charged in connection with the discharge of a firearm Saturday evening, prosectors said.

Drunk Man Points Gun In Elgin Road Rage Incident: Prosecutors

The incident occurred in recent weeks in Elgin. The Park Ridge man now faces several charges.

Coronavirus: 2nd Elgin Police Civilian Employee Tests Positive

The Elgin Police Department has notified its employees about the second positive case of the coronavirus among its civilian employees.

Coronavirus: Elgin Police Civilian Employee Tests Positive

The police department has conducted a review to see if employees or the public could have been exposed to COVID-19 from the employee.

Man Tries To Start Cop Car On Fire: Police

The 58-year-old Elgin man is in custody and faces aggravated arson and aggravated assault charges.

4 Firefighters Isolated After Hospital Transport Of Child, 3

The child tested positive for coronavirus. Officials learned of the diagnosis on Thursday and for Elgin firefighters are being isolated.

Bartlett Man Sentenced In Fatal DUI Crash

Mario Gonzales, 38, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Fredy Loyo, 29, of Glendale Heights, was killed in the 2018 crash.

Man Who Hid Video Camera In Bathroom Sentenced In Federal Case

The 35-year-old Streamwood man will spend nearly seven years in federal prison for enticing a teen to produce sexually explicit videos.

Maintenance Garage Starts On Fire In Bartlett

The Bartlett Fire Protection District responded to the fire Thursday morning.

Elgin Man Skips Trial, Found Guilty Of Child Sex Assault

Authorities are looking for 37-year-old Mario Piñeda, who faces 42-years in prison after skipping a Jan. 16 rape trial.

1 Charged In Kane Co. Drug Overdose Death

A 22-year-old Elgin man is in custody in connection with the drug-induced homicide death of Crystal Villlegas of West Dundee.