A 58-year-old Elgin man is facing battery and weapons charges stemming from a fight Wednesday that police say led to gunfire.

While the case of a Downers Grove South High School teacher accused of sexually abusing and assaulting a student has garnered global attention, don’t expect to see photos of her taken inside the courtroom.

Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley was honored with the Axon Visionary Leadership Award this week, a national award presented annually to a public safety leader who has positively affected their agency and community through thoughtful leadership.

Mark your calendar for Chris Redd’s standup show at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Cantigny’s Tulip Sip and Stroll, Black Violin at the Belushi Performance Hall and more happening this week.

Container design, Arbor Day event, plant sales galore and more.

An Elgin man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Sunday following a vehicle crash in Bartlett in which a passenger received minor injuries.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser has declined to file criminal charges against three sheriff’s deputies who killed a man in a 2023 shooting.

She’s known as “Crime Free Carol” around town, but Carol Stream police officer Carol Cadle has a new title to go by this year: Illinois’ top cop.

Grant funding from the state will allow Elgin to continue housing former residents of the Tent City homeless encampment at the Lexington Inn & Suites through the fall while the city looks for a permanent housing solution.

Rain gardening, dragonflies, plant sales galore and more.