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South Elgin
Coverage of South Elgin in the Nexus archive.
- South Elgin man injured officer, threatened to shoot during standoff, police say
A South Elgin man faces felony charges after police said he resisted arrest, injured an officer, and barricaded himself inside a home during a standoff. He also threatened to shoot during the incident.
- Residents asked to avoid part of South Elgin amid police presence
South Elgin residents are being asked to avoid a specific part of the town due to a police presence. The request is in response to the ongoing law enforcement activity in the area.
- Arrest reported at suburban strip club with sordid past — of patron who refused to pay for $40 lap dance
A 51-year-old man was arrested at Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club in South Elgin after refusing to pay $40 for a lap dance, threatening workers, and resisting arrest while claiming to possess firearms. He was charged with aggravated battery on a peace officer, theft, and resisting arrest, and missed a court hearing in May.