Hoffman Estates police are warning community members to be on the lookout for a medium-sized wild cat known as a caracal that’s been spotted wandering around a neighborhood and golf course in the village.

A Barrington acupuncturist accused of fondling a client in a Crystal Lake home was denied a request to have his case dismissed and is headed to trial.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is facing a familiar challenger this fall in the largely suburban 5th Congressional District — Republican Tommy Hanson, whom Quigley already has defeated three times.

East Dundee’s 3rd Street could be converted into a one-way street for southbound traffic to make way for more parking.

Mark your calendar for the Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement, Norge Ski Club’s Jumptoberfest, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Boo at the Zoo and more happening this week.

Streamwood police have identified 24-year-old Sergio Lira of Elgin as the victim of a fatal shooting early Sunday morning that caused an hourslong blockade on the 300 block of Cedar Circle.

Multiple suspects are in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old Elgin man early Sunday morning in Streamwood, authorities said.

One person was taken to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Sunday night in Barrington.

South Barrington police and other officials will hold a town hall-style meeting Thursday night to discuss a pair of recent home invasions.

Mark your calendars for the Naperville Irish Fest, Elgin Fringe Festival, Oktoberfests in several towns and more happening this week.