News Crime

Elgin man charged with stealing $210 in cigarettes

By Sun-Times Wire

An Elgin man has been charged with stealing 30 packs of cigarettes, worth about $210, during a break-in March 3 at a business in the 1100 block of Larkin Avenue, according to police in the Kane County city.

Arrested March 17 and charged with a felony count of burglary, James M. Hibbing, 30, is being held on $20,000 bail, according to the Kane County sheriff’s office.

Next Up In News

Tornado Watch issued until 8 p.m., as severe storms pass through Chicago area Tuesday

City Council committee tries again to silence anti-abortion protesters outside West Loop clinic

Motorist slain while trying to avoid Gage Park 'street takeover' was days away from moving due to violence

City Hall thrown under the bus: Report rips 'do nothing' effort to save Greyhound terminal

El conductor que murió en la toma de la calle en Gage Park puede no haber sido un participante

Chicago police actions at pro-Palestinian protest near Art Institute under investigation

The Latest

Chicago Sky and WNBA

WNBA will let teams use charter flights for 2024 season

The initiative reportedly will cost the league $25 million per year over the next two seasons.

By Annie Costabile

Crime

Motorist slain while trying to avoid Gage Park 'street takeover' was days away from moving due to violence

Guillermo Caballero Jr. was trying to drive home from a party early Sunday when violent participants of a street takeover, including one who jumped on the hood of his car, fatally shot him in the 2300 block of West 59th Street.

By Mohammad Samra

Editorials

A parade shouldn't be a place where people are glad to make it out alive

Police shut down the Little Village Cinco de Mayo parade Sunday after shots rang out along the route. No one was killed or injured, but people who came out to enjoy the event shouldn’t have to rejoice that their celebration didn’t turn tragic.

By CST Editorial Board

Illinois coach Brad Underwood yells from the sidelines during the second half Thursday against Missouri in St. Louis.

College Sports

Is Illinois hoops going to fall off in 2024-25? Brad Underwood doesn't 'give a rip' if others think so

None of the national experts has even talked with Underwood yet, he says, so their “way-too-early” rankings aren’t worrying him. Besides, the demands of a nonstop job create enough stress as it is.

By Steve Greenberg

Israel-Hamas War

What to know about the pro-Palestinian protests in Chicago and beyond

Protesters’ demands have focused on divestment — demanding universities cut ties with Israel and businesses supporting the war in Gaza.

By Ellery Jones