Thunderstorms heading for Chicago and suburbs Monday afternoon and evening
Some of the storms could bring damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service said the severe risk exists across the Chicago area, but the most likely spots for the worst storms are south of I-88 in areas including Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Hammond and the south side of Chicago.
23 COVID cases, one of them fatal, linked to lunch at warehouse in Naperville: agency finds
A federal investigation has found that a Naperville warehouse failed to quarantine employees following a COVID-19 outbreak tied to a luncheon that caused nearly two dozen workers to contract the virus, including one who died.
Aurora lawyer pens memoir about Jeanine Nicarico murder case
Criminal defense attorney and author Gary Johnson talks about his new memoir, 'Luck is a Talent,' that examines one of Illinois' most high-profile murder cases.
Big warm-up on Monday and Tuesday, with showers and thunderstorms ahead
On Monday, high temperatures in the Chicago area will reach 70 to 79 degrees. (It'll be cooler by the lake.) Tuesday will be breezy and summer-like, with high temperatures in the 80 to 84 degree range.
Suburban high schools grapple with rising COVID-19 cases
After finally going back to school, a growing number of high school students are headed home to quarantine.
Hundreds of students quarantine in suburbs due to potential COVID-19 exposure
"We really need to stay safe because right now we don't have a pediatric vaccine approved yet, " said Dr. Taylor Heald-Sargent.
Naperville police cracking down on drag racing, off-road vehicles
Naperville leaders say they are tired of downtown sounding like "Fast & Furious."
Bolingbrook man allegedly burned down martial arts studio where he used to be a student
A Bolingbrook man was ordered held on $400,000 bail after he allegedly burned down a martial arts studio where he used to be a student.
Naperville students host food drive with 'Move For Hunger'
Charlotte Sebby and Lucy Kinney talk about launching a food drive to address food insecurity with the help of 'Move For Hunger.'
Naperville's Gold Star Families Memorial approaches approval
Alex Nauert talks about the effort to erect a Gold Star Families Memorial in Naperville.
Suburban communities hold elections on Tuesday
We will know by Tuesday night the new mayors and school board members that voters have chosen in hundreds of suburban communities.
Naperville teen launches downtown poetry walk
Campbell Kohls, senior at Neuqua Valley High School, talks about the inspiration behind her downtown Naperville poetry walk .
Marijuana sales generating millions in tax dollars for social programs in Illinois
Recreational marijuana sales generated $235 million in state taxes in Illinois last year. That money funded things like the Chicago Youth Boxing Club in South Lawndale. In Naperville, the city's three pot shops brought in as much in tax dollars as the entire downtown district.
19th century Naperville house deconstructed for preservation, reuse
Steve Filyo, president of Blue Earth Deconstruction, talks about the process of taking apart a 19th century Naperville house.
Midwest Girl Gang Facebook group unites women from all walks of life
Jennifer Laino, founder of the 'Midwest Girl Gang' Facebook group, talks about the camaraderie and community she's built and how they hope to effect tangible change across the Chicago area.
District 203 students can return to in-person learning 5 days a week in April
It's back to school for another big suburban district. Naperville plans to bring students back five days a week after Easter. The school board meets Monday night and District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges talks about it.
1 dead in fiery crash on I-88 at Naperville Road
A person was killed in a fiery crash Thursday morning on Interstate 88.
Police investigate if Marengo robbery duo is tied to 6 other Chicago-area holdups
DO YOU KNOW THEM? Two men dressed in dark-colored clothes first robbed a Marengo gas station and shot the clerk last Wednesday. Two similar robberies were reported in Naperville and Downers Grove, and four others in Aurora.
Driver dies in Naperville crash with semi
A motorist died after their vehicle collided with a semitrailer Monday morning on Route 59 in west suburban Naperville.
Duo wanted for robbing stores in Naperville, Downers Grove
Naperville police were searching for two men who robbed a liquor store at gunpoint Sunday evening in the western suburb.