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June 12, 2025
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Man suffers multiple gunshot wounds in DeKalb overnight shooting

Man suffers multiple gunshot wounds in DeKalb overnight shooting

An overnight shooting Sunday at DeKalb’s Meadowlark Townhomes left one man suffering from injuries that were life-threatening, police said.

By Megann Horstead●
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Wisconsin man charged with predatory sex assault of 2 children in Genoa

Wisconsin man charged with predatory sex assault of 2 children in Genoa

A Wisconsin man is being held in jail pending trial amid charges that he sexually assaulted two children multiple times in Genoa, authorities said.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Waterman man charged with attempted murder of 71-year-old woman in Big Rock

Waterman man charged with attempted murder of 71-year-old woman in Big Rock

A Waterman 18-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after authorities allege he beat and threatened to kill a 71-year-old woman in Big Rock Township. The woman suffered serious injuries, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 05, 2025 at 5:30 am CDT

Oswego man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2021 DUI crash that killed Somonauk man

Oswego man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2021 DUI crash that killed Somonauk man

Oscar Cano, 37, was found guilty of aggravated driving under the influence by Kendall County Judge Jody Gleason in a March bench trial.

By Eric Schelkopf●
June 04, 2025 at 6:24 pm CDT

NIU student from Batavia accused of using AI to create thousands of child sex abuse images to sell online

NIU student from Batavia accused of using AI to create thousands of child sex abuse images to sell online

An NIU student from Batavia was charged Monday after police searched his dorm room in DeKalb and allegedly found more than 20,000 images depicting child sexual abuse on his electronics. Police allege he used AI and photos of real people he knew and sold the materials via Snapchat

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 04, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Victim alleges DeKalb man ‘asked for a hug’ before sexual assault

Victim alleges DeKalb man ‘asked for a hug’ before sexual assault

A DeKalb man was charged this month with the criminal sexual assault dating back to August 2024 after the victim alleged the man “asked for a hug,” and then assaulted them, court records show.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 01, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Hinckley woman charged in domestic knife attack that injured Elgin man

Hinckley woman charged in domestic knife attack that injured Elgin man

A Hinckley woman was charged this month after police allege she attacked an Elgin man with a large kitchen knife, injuring him in a domestic attack, court records show.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 31, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

DeKalb man ‘brought a gun to fist fight with minors’ prosecutor alleges

DeKalb man ‘brought a gun to fist fight with minors’ prosecutor alleges

A DeKalb County judge on Thursday denied release to a man accused of shooting and severely injuring a teenager outside a DeKalb apartment complex Wednesday. “This defendant literally brought a gun to a fist fight with minors," prosecutor Heather Darsie said.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 30, 2025 at 8:02 am CDT

One seriously injured in DeKalb daytime shooting

One seriously injured in DeKalb daytime shooting

One person suffered serious injuries in a shooting mid-afternoon in DeKalb Wednesday, Police Chief David Byrd said. Two suspects are in police custody. This is a developing story.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Hinckley woman charged in domestic knife attack that injured Elgin man

Hinckley woman charged in domestic knife attack that injured Elgin man

A Hinckley woman was charged this month after police allege she attacked an Elgin man with a large kitchen knife, injuring him in a domestic attack, court records show.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 31, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
DeKalb man ‘brought a gun to fist fight with minors’ prosecutor alleges

DeKalb man ‘brought a gun to fist fight with minors’ prosecutor alleges

A DeKalb County judge on Thursday denied release to a man accused of shooting and severely injuring a teenager outside a DeKalb apartment complex Wednesday. “This defendant literally brought a gun to a fist fight with minors," prosecutor Heather Darsie said.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 30, 2025 at 8:02 am CDT
One seriously injured in DeKalb daytime shooting

One seriously injured in DeKalb daytime shooting

One person suffered serious injuries in a shooting mid-afternoon in DeKalb Wednesday, Police Chief David Byrd said. Two suspects are in police custody. This is a developing story.

By Kelsey Rettke●
May 29, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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