Elgin NewsLocal news for Elgin, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Cary man dies after shooting self in store- July 15, 2008 A 25-year-old Cary man died today after shooting himself in the head at a gun store in Dundee Township, authorities said.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/cary-man-dies-after-shooting-self-in-store?from... 10 Hurt -- Five Children -- in Elgin Crash- July 14, 2008 Ten people, including at least five children, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/10-hurt-five-children-in-elgin-crash?fromrss=1 Fire code violations shutter Elgin Art Showcase- July 13, 2008 City officials say they hope to reopen the Elgin Art Showcase in the next few weeks, after being forced to close the facility's doors because of fire code violations.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/fire-code-violations-shutter-elgin-art-showcase... Van, car crash sends 9 to hospital, including 3 kids- July 13, 2008 Nine people were hospitalized including three children when the van they were riding in collided with another car Saturday in Elgin, officials said.The accident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highland Avenue and State Street, officials said. The van was struck on its left side and tipped over.All nine people who were injured were passengers in the van, which only had one child safety seat, said Elgin Fire Department Lt. Robert Bedard.The three seriously injured children...http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/van-car-crash-sends-9-to-hospital-including-3-k... Elgin panel advances architectural reviews- July 12, 2008 A proposal that would require an architectural review of all major construction projects has raised questions among some about its impending impact on residents looking to renovate their homes.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/elgin-panel-advances-architectural-reviews?from... Doctor Charged With Illegally Selling Prescription Drugs- July 12, 2008 A 74-year-old northwest suburban urologist was arrested Friday morning and charged with illegally selling drugs without a prescription following an undercover investigation by Cook County Sheriff's police.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/doctor-charged-with-illegally-selling-prescript... Elgin shows commitment to deconversion plan- July 11, 2008 Elgin city leaders not long ago signed off on a last-minute grant that probably raised eyebrows if viewed from afar.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/elgin-shows-commitment-to-deconversion-plan?fro... Elgin residents up in arms over prostitution in neighborhood- July 11, 2008 Worried that prostitutes are taking over their neighborhood, Elgin residents offered a suggestion to city officials: Publish the names and photographs of those convicted of the crime as well as their customers.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/elgin-residents-up-in-arms-over-prostitution-in... Phone records place ex-boyfriend near scene of '07 fire and death, prosecutors say- July 11, 2008 Prosecutors offered cell phone records and other evidence Wednesday that they said put a murder suspect near a fire-gutted townhouse in Gilberts, where his estranged girlfriend's body was found, about the time ...http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/phone-records-place-ex-boyfriend-near-scene-of-... Cell call in fatal Elgin crash to cost millions- July 10, 2008 A cell phone call is going to cost the insurer of a local company more than $3 million.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-il/2008/07/cell-call-in-fatal-elgin-crash-to-cost-millions... |