Rick Demierre News Today

Elgin police Sgt. Rick Demierre made a chilling observation as he looked around at the crowd inside the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Center. “This is the perfect venue for an active shooter,” he said.

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Simulated traffic stop scenarios, fun activities, sensory areas and raffles were among the highlights of Saturdays second annual Heroes Unite Autism Acceptance event in Elgin. Its purpose was to help connect residents with educational resources on autism.

Elgin police officers returned Tuesday to the site of a deadly shooting to assure residents at the apartment complex that they are safe and that resources are available if they need them.