Purple Heart reunited with WWII veteran's family in Geneva
A Purple Heart that lost its way has now been reunited with the family of a World War II veteran.
WWII Purple Heart returned to family
The 14th Purple Heart was delivered to a family in Geneva.
Chicago area crash leaves 19-year-old e-bike rider critically hurt, police say
A 19-year-old riding an electric off-road dirt bike was critically injured when he crashed into a pickup truck in suburban Huntley on Sunday
St. Charles man arrested at O’Hare after TSA finds gun in backpack: court docs
A St. Charles man was arrested at O’Hare International Airport in April after TSA agents spotted a firearm inside his backpack, according to court documents.
High-speed chase from suburbs to Chicago ends in crash, arrest
Suburban police chased a speeding car into Chicago overnight. One man was arrested, and two passengers hospitalized.
Powerful storm slams Batavia, leaving behind damage
Lifelong Batavians say they've never seen damage like this in their neighborhood.
Powerful storm slams Kane County, leaving behind damage
Lifelong Batavians say they've never seen damage like this in their neighborhood.
Murder charges filed more than two years after deadly Elgin shooting
A Hazel Crest man is facing murder charges in a 2023 Elgin shooting. Here’s what we know.
Man shot in Kane County armed robbery, sheriff says
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery where shots were fired in Aurora Township on Monday night.
No charges filed in death of 5-year-old struck by car in St. Charles driveway: 'tragic accident'
Investigators say a heartbreaking accident—not a crime—led to a young boy’s death in Chicago's west suburbs.
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking | ChicagoNOW
U.S. News & World Report ranked the top 22 places to live in Illinois based on quality of life, affordability, job market, and more. Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove tied for the top spot, followed by Naperville, Palatine, and Elgin. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Illinois man charged with kidnapping, sexually abusing girl under 13
A suburban Chicago man was charged with kidnapping and sexually abusing a girl last week in Elgin.
Northern Illinois Food Bank expands free meal sites for kids during summer
Summer’s here—and for some kids, that means no school meals. Northern Illinois Food Bank is stepping in with free meals at 145 sites.🍎🥪
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
Illinois man charged with attempted murder of family member
An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after Kane County Sheriff’s deputies said they witnessed him violently attacking a family member through a locked front door early Saturday morning.
Elgin man arrested on 14 counts of child pornography, prosecutors say
An Elgin man was arrested earlier this week on 14 counts of child pornography, according to the Kane County State's Attorney.
Boy, 5, killed after being hit by car in own driveway in St. Charles, police say
A 5-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle in his own driveway Tuesday evening in suburban St. Charles has died.
Boy, 5, killed after being hit by car in own driveway in St. Charles, police say
A 5-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle in his own driveway Tuesday evening in suburban St. Charles has died.
Boy hit by car in own driveway in Chicago suburb hospitalized
A child is hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in his own driveway Tuesday evening, according to St. Charles police.
Man, teen charged with hate crimes after fight at Chicago-area McDonald's, prosecutors say
A 19-year-old man and a teenage boy are facing hate crime charges after allegedly attacking a woman at a Carpentersville McDonald’s and making derogatory remarks about her sexual orientation.