'American Idol' Finalist's Friend Sues Palatine Bar Over Brawl

Alan Chislof filed a lawsuit against the Lamplighter Inn stemming from a July incident at the bar involving Haley Reinhart.

Bar Worker In Brawl With 'American Idol' Finalist Haley Reinhart Indicted

Adam Sobanski, 32, faces felony battery charges from July's fight at the Lampliter Inn that involved Reinhart and a group of friends.

BB Gun Used By Palatine Teens In Failed Hold-Up: Prosecutors

The suspects were charged with aggravated robbery in connection with an incident Sunday in Arlington Heights.

Palatine Boy Pulled From Lake Michigan Dies

The 4-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition last week after he was rescued from the lake in southwestern Michigan.

Ex-Little City Staffer Who Hit Autistic Teens Gets 8 Years In Prison

The judge said David Sutton used "excessive, unreasonable force" against kids who are "prisoners in their own bodies."

Palatine Boy, 4, 'Fighting For Life' After Lake Michigan Rescue

Matthew Ramirez is in critical condition after he was pulled from the water last week along the southwestern Michigan shoreline.

'American Idol' Finalist Haley Reinhart In Court For Palatine Bar Brawl

The Wheeling native's trial on battery charges is set for October. She's accused of punching a nighclub bouncer last month.

Stick-Up Man With World War II Gun Sentenced To 10 Years

Stephen Roche, 58, admitted to holding up a Palatine gas station with the weapon in January as part of a plea deal.

Teen Girls Sexually Abused By Palatine Man: Prosecutors

The man, 54, was ordered held on $2.75M bail stemming from the alleged assaults between January and July of this year.

$3K LSD, Pot Stash Earns Palatine Teen Probation In Plea Deal

The 18-year-old also was fined more than $2,800 last week after pleading guilty in connection with a drug task force arrest in January.

'American Idol' Finalist's Friend Choked By Palatine Bar Worker: Cops

A 32-year-old employee at the Lamplighter Inn was arrested and charged Wednesday stemming from a July 8 brawl.

Ex-Little City Instructor Guilty Of Hitting Autistic Teens

David Sutton was convicted on 2 counts of aggravated battery after altercations with a 14- and 16-year-old at the Palatine center in 2015.

Schaumburg Driver Ticketed In Palatine Ambulance Crash

The man, 44, was cited for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle and driving without insurance in the accident last week.

Palatine Ambulance In Rollover Crash During Emergency Call: Cops

Three people were hurt in Thursday's accident, which also damaged two other vehicles.

Illinois Congressional Shooter Had 200 Rounds Of Ammo, List Of 6 Names: FBI

The FBI says the Virginia Congressional shooter had 200 rounds of ammunition in a Virginia storage facility.

6 Baggies of Cocaine Found During Palatine Traffic Stop: Cops

Michael Rayborn, 45, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after he was pulled over Monday.

Palatine Man Crawling Through Bushes Caught WIth Lock Picks: Cops

The 22-year-old parolee was released from prison in September for a 2015 burglary conviction, Palatine police said.

Palatine PD Opens Police Officer Applications

No prior law enforcement experience is necessary, and if hired, all on-the-job training and equipment will be provided at no cost.

Who Is James T. Hodgkinson? Illinois Home Inspector ID'd As GOP Congressional Shooter

UPDATED: The Belleville man, 66, is accused of shooting and wounding five people during a Republican baseball practice Wednesday.

Teen Gang Member Accidentally Shoots Mom In The Back: Police

The 15-year-old boy was handling a gun in the back seat of the vehicle he and his mother were both in when firearm went off.

Man, 43, Wounded In Palatine Shooting

Police search for leads in the incident Friday night in the 1800 block of Green Lane.

$2M Bail For Palatine Man Facing Child Porn Charges

Gregory Polinsky, 56, was arrested after police executed a search warrant at his home Tuesday.

Rolling Meadows Man Was Driving 93 MPH in Crash That Killed Suburban Teen: Authorities

Matthew Zeek of Rolling Meadows has been charged with reckless homicide. Zeek was the driver in a crash that killed Rebecca Soderman.

Police Searching For 'Distraught' Palatine Man

Edward Zahnle, 46, left a "disturbing note" found by his family before leaving his home.

Tip Helps Palatine Police Catch Man Accused Of Taking Pics Of Girl In Dressing Room

Michael Ocenas, 38, was arrested Thursday after he allegedly used his cellphone to take photos of a girl in a Target fitting room.

Ex-Illinois Teacher Of The Year Pleads Guilty In 1970s Sex Abuse Case

Arthur Peekel, a former Rolling Meadows teacher, avoids jail time as part of deal with prosecutors in Phillips Exeter Academy case.

Attempted Murder Charges For Palatine Teen In Gang-Related Shooting

The Palatine 16-year-old was arrested and is being charged as an adult in connection with the shooting that wounded 2 teens Friday.

2 Teens Shot In Gang-Related Shooting: Palatine Police

UPDATED: The boys were wounded outside a clubhouse on Randville Drive, but they didn't suffer life-threatening wounds, police say.

$3M Bail Set For Palatine Man Who Sexually Abused Girl For 3 Years: Prosecutors

Jose Guerrero-Martinez, 36, also is accused of hitting the girl with a ruler if she didn't listen to him, according to Cook Co. prosecutors.

Driver Killed In High-Speed Crash Near Palatine

Tyler D. Smith, 27, and another vehicle appeared to be street racing before the weekend accident happened, a witness says.

Convicted Armed Robber Of Palatine Tanning Salon Sentenced To 10 Years

Mark E. Silverston, of Arlington Heights, was accused of holding up the business in October of 2015.

Painter Accused Of Burglarizing Customer's Palatine Home: Cops

Samuel Waue, 30, broke in to the residence while Deanna Klutch acted as driver and lookout, Palatine police allege.

Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges

Samuel Cervantes, 22, was sentenced to 2 years in prison and fined stemming from an incident in November.

Teen Driver Hits Boy, 12, Near Wheeling High School

The boy is still hospitalized after being struck Tuesday afternoon while crossing at the intersection of Hintz Road and Sherwood Drive.

Palatine Man Stabs 2 Others With Steak Knife After Argument Turns To Fist Fight: Cops

UPDATED: Duronn Adonis Fields, 31, is charged with attempted murder in the incident Sunday that involved his girlfriend's son.

Palatine Woman Bought SUV, Other Items With Elderly Relative's Debit Card, Checks: Cops

Candace Matranga-Perez is accused of illegally using the family member's card and checks over a 3-month period, Palatine police said.

Missing Palatine Teen Found: Sheriff's Office

The boy, 15, was reported missing at the end of March.

Phone Scam Cheats Palatine Grandma Out Of $4K In Gift Cards

The caller told the woman, 86, her grandson had been arrested in Chicago when drugs were found in his car after an accident.

Missing Palatine Teen Last Seen At Home In March

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is looking for help in locating Mohamed Massoud, 15.

Palatine Gang Member Charged After Gunshot Leads To Hotel Room Standoff

No one was hurt in the Friday night incident that involved area SWAT teams and 2 Arlington Heights hotels.