Drug charges dropped against former ECC trucking director - Chicago Daily Herald

3 February 2012, 10:12 pm

Drug charges dropped against former ECC trucking directorChicago Daily HeraldHauschild and his wife, Joy, were arrested in October 2011 at their home after members of the North Central Narcotics Task Force, a unit of the Illinois State Police, executed a search warrant. Authorities said they seized ... Read More »

Dawn Patrol: Woman killed in Palatine crash; strip club owners charged - Chicago Daily Herald

3 February 2012, 9:43 am

Dawn Patrol: Woman killed in Palatine crash; strip club owners chargedChicago Daily HeraldPolice have been unavailable for comment regarding the incident. An SUV traveled about 5 miles in the wrong direction on the outbound Stevenson Expressway before crashing into another car at a Lake Shore Drive ... Read More »

Downtown Elgin Plays Co-Starring Role in New Film - TribLocal

2 February 2012, 9:12 am

TribLocalDowntown Elgin Plays Co-Starring Role in New FilmTribLocalBy Krisilee R Murphy Yesterday at 8:46 am On Thursday, February 9th, the Marcus Theatre Elgin will host the world premiere of the new Blue Damen Productions film, Dark Before Dawn. The film is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm, with a Q&... Read More »

You can join Huntley's citizen police academy - Chicago Daily Herald

2 February 2012, 8:32 am

You can join Huntley's citizen police academyChicago Daily HeraldIf you would like a program application, you can pick one up at the police department or download one from the village of Huntley Police Department website, http://huntley.il.us/depts/police.asp. Take your kids to Spring Hill Mall ... Read More »

Illinois police officer pleads no contest in Muskegon County resisting-police case - Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.com

31 January 2012, 4:08 pm

Muskegon Chronicle - MLive.comIllinois police officer pleads no contest in Muskegon County resisting-police caseMuskegon Chronicle - MLive.comAdams, of Huntley, Ill., is a veteran police officer with the Elgin Police Department. Adams was charged with resisting a Muskegon County Jail deputy after a ... Read More »

Earthquake, divorce rocked Elgin in 1912 - Chicago Daily Herald

30 January 2012, 10:19 am

Earthquake, divorce rocked Elgin in 1912Chicago Daily HeraldMild earthquake: A mild earthquake rocked Elgin and parts of northern Illinois causing alarm but not any significant damage. Buildings trembled in the city and dishes fell off shelves, prompting scores of calls to the police and newspapers.... Read More »

Elgin serious crime lowest in 40 years - Chicago Sun-Times

26 January 2012, 4:09 pm

Elgin serious crime lowest in 40 yearsChicago Sun-TimesBy Dave Gathman dgathman@stmedianetwork.com January 26, 2012 6:06PM An Elgin police detective searches ground at the scene of the Oct. 8, 2011, shooting of a 5-year-old Eric Galarza Jr. boy near 924 Elma Ave. The boy's death was one of five ... Read More »

Elgin to triple offenses eligible for extra towing fee - Chicago Daily Herald

24 January 2012, 12:40 pm

Elgin to triple offenses eligible for extra towing feeChicago Daily HeraldBy Tara GarcĂ­a Mathewson There used to be four offenses in Elgin that would cost you $500 on top of the cost of the actual tow and impounding of your vehicle. The city council will vote Wednesday on adding eight to the list. ... Read More »

Fleeing driver receives 7 years following tollway-chase crash - Chicago Sun-Times

21 January 2012, 3:42 pm

Fleeing driver receives 7 years following tollway-chase crashChicago Sun-TimesAn Elk Grove Village man will go to prison for using his car to injure a Chicago police officer at the Elgin Toll Plaza after a chase from Chicago's north side. Andrzej Wojtkielewicz, 24, of the 900 block of Tennessee ... Read More »

Suspect in Elgin bank robbery charged in Subway robberies - Chicago Daily Herald

19 January 2012, 2:02 pm

Suspect in Elgin bank robbery charged in Subway robberiesChicago Daily HeraldKelley's bail in the Subway cases has been set at $300000, according to North Aurora police. He was being held at the Kane County jail. Kelley, of the 6N500 block of Illinois Street, was arrested Wednesday night by Elgi... Read More »