ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra MD-W line train near Elgin Monday evening. Metra said the person was struck by outbound train #2237 between the Elgin and Big Timber ...

The city of Elgin has become another temporary suburban stop for migrants being sent across the country from southern border towns. As has been the case in other communities, buses have dropped off ...

ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) -- Elgin firefighters are battling a large blaze at an encampment for people experiencing homelessness Wednesday evening, the city said. Elgin fire crews responded to the area of ...

No injuries were reported after flames engulfed a homeless encampment in Elgin Wednesday afternoon, Fire Chief Robert Cagann said. The Elgin Fire Department responded to the structure fire near North ...

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A new station platform in Wood Dale, rebuilt crossings in Des Plaines and Elgin, plus 15 updated bridges along the UP North Line are among Metra’s to-do projects this year. The commuter railroad ...

ELGIN, Ill. — Metra riders faced some delays on Tuesday afternoon after a pedestrian was hit by a train near Elgin. Just after 6:30 p.m., Metra officials said Milwaukee District West (MDW) inbound and ...

ELGIN, Ill. - A large fire at a homeless encampment in Elgin prompted a massive response from officials and temporarily halted Metra trains. The fire was reported at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday in the 500 ...

ELGIN, Ill. — A homeless encampment near the Fox River in southwest suburban Elgin went up in flames Wednesday evening. Though the blaze prompted a large response from emergency crews, first ...