Firefighters Rescue Man From Fox River In Elgin

Firefighters reached the man within a minute after he went underwater near the Chicago Street bridge Saturday afternoon, officials said.

Elgin Police Seek Help Finding Missing Juvenile

Madison Beese, 17, was last seen leaving her home Friday night, police said

Man Sentenced For Killing Estranged Wife, Unborn Child: Prosecutors

Pierre French pleaded guilty to stabbing Dreanna Booker, 33, in December 2024, prosecutors said.

Body Found In Fox River In Elgin, Cause Of Death Pending

The unidentified man was found partially submerged Friday morning near North Grove Avenue, authorities said.

Suburban Woman Missing In Nepal After Devastating Floods: Reports

“Once we found out about the flooding, we’re calling, we’re texting, and we’re not hearing anything back," her niece told WGN.

Man Used Knife, Dumbbell To Kill Ex: Prosecutors

Christian Flores is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 52-year-old Elgin woman Charity Geisel.

South Elgin Man Learns Sentence For Dissemination Of Child Pornography: Mosser

He sent a child sexual abuse video in 2025 to an undercover computer used by the state's attorney's Child Exploitation Unit, officials said.

Bodies Of Missing IL Kayakers Recovered Near Island In WI

Two 20-year-old Chicago area residents went missing while kayaking near Washington Island in Door County, authorities said.

Missing Elgin Man Found Dead In Fox River: Coroner

An autopsy determined 41-year-old Victor Marin drowned after he was reported missing by family in late June.

Elgin Man Dies Following Fireworks Accident: Authorities

Tommy Wood, 21, died from injuries sustained in a fireworks accident at an outdoor area near Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Forest Preserve Temporarily Closed Amid Missing Person Probe

Forest preserve police are assisting another law enforcement agency with the case at Burnidge Forest Preserve and Paul Wolff Campground.

Coroner IDs Woman, 27, Killed In Hit-And-Run In Rural Kane County

The bicyclist has been identified as Ebony Calvillo, according to the Kane County Coroner's Office.

Man With Knife Flees Into Fox River, Prompting Water Rescue In Elgin

The man ran from officers responding to a railroad incident before disappearing underwater, police said.

Missing Teen Found Dead In Fox River: Authorities

The girl had been reported missing days earlier, authorities said.

Basement Explosion Injures 2 In Elgin: Fire Officials

Emergency crews responded to the blast Wednesday afternoon as investigators worked to determine the cause of the explosion.

Ex-Volleyball Coach Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minor

The alleged assault took place between 1999 and 2001, according to a news release from the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

No Charges For Federal Agents In Elgin Pepper-Spray Incident

Federal agents involved in a December immigration enforcement operation in Elgin will not face criminal charges.

Officer Fired Over Social Media Posts Suggesting Local ICE Raids

Investigation found Elgin officer Jason Lentz violated department policies after tagging ICE and other federal agencies in the posts.

Man Missing For 2 Months Found Dead In Fox River: Police

Ulises “Miguel” Segura Dorantes, 53, was reported as missing on Nov. 29. His body was found in the river in Elgin Tuesday, police said.

Public Works Employee Killed In Train Crash While Driving Snowplow: Authorities

The mayor said in a prepared statement that the victim’s coworkers were “stunned and deeply saddened” by the crash.

Woman Sentenced In Starvation, Torture Case; Child, 7, Weighed 14 Pounds: Prosecutors

The Elgin woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Suburban Doctor Sexually Assaulted 16-Year-Old With Disability: Authorities

The doctor did not know the teen but assaulted the 16-year-old after following the minor into a bathroom at a hotel pool, authorities said.

Elgin Police Refute ICE Claims Of Rioters Throwing Rocks, Bottles

Police responded to several reports in the 1600 block of Maple Lane in Elgin on December 6 amid ICE enforcement actions in that area.

Driver Injured, Showed 'Signs Of Hypothermia' After Rollover Crash Into Creek: Officials

The collision happened in the 9N600 block of Kendall Road on Thursday morning.

'Chemical Irritants' Used By Federal Agents, 7 Receive Medical Care: Police

The Elgin Police Department responded to several reports regarding federal agents in Elgin Saturday.

1 Killed, 2 Injured When Freight Train Collides With Landscaping Truck

The collision happened Thursday morning in Elgin.

1 Killed In I-90 Collision Near Elgin

The crash happened Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.

ICE Arrests Student At Elgin Community College

The arrest happened Thursday morning outside a building on the main campus at Elgin Community College.

Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, Joins Elgin ICE Raid; U.S. Citizens Arrested By Mistake: Reports

In recent days, ICE agents took several into custody in Elgin amid its "Midway Blitz" operation in the Chicago area.

2 U.S. Citizens Among 5 Arrested At Early Morning Elgin, Illinois ICE Raid

Those two citizens were later released.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Suburban Golf Course

Mechanical issues forced the plane to make an emergency landing at the Highlands of Elgin golf course Wednesday night.

Bomb Squad Called To Kane County Home After Relative Ships Chemicals: Police

Police were called to the home in the 9N800 block of South Leland Court in unincorporated Elgin on Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral Fundraiser For Sisters Killed By Older Brother

A 10-year-old and 21-year-old were killed, with the older sister leaving behind an infant child.

Woman, Young Girl Stabbed To Death; Wanted Man On The Loose: Police

A 21-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girl were found dead in a home in a subdivision in Streamwood, authorities said.

2 Men Rescued After Motorized Canoe Tips Over On Fox River In Elgin, Illinois

This story should serve as a reminder for anyone planning to get into a boat on the water this summer to first put on a life vest.

'An Incredible Miracle,' Schepers' Family Says After Cold Case Cracked

"As we each heard the news that her car was found, time stopped while we drew an audible gasp," the family of Karen Schepers said.

Remains Identified As Missing Woman From 1983 Cold Case: Elgin Police

Skeletal human remains that were found in a car submerged in the Fox River Tuesday were identified as those of Karen Schepers.

Cold Case Car Found In 2022, Mistaken For ATV, UTV: Elgin Police, Fire

Police say Elgin Fire Department divers mistook missing woman Karen Schepers' 1980 Toyota Celica for a utility task vehicle or ATV in 2022.

Police: Elgin FD Divers Found What Turned Out To Be Karen Schepers' Car In Fox River In 2022, But Did Not Investigate

Karen Schepers was seen for the last time on April 16, 1983, at a work party at a bar in Carpentersville.

Elgin Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulted Child Younger Than 13: Mosser

Kane County prosecutors requested a term totaling 65 years for the six counts related to sexual abuse of a child, officials said.