Chicagoland storm aftermath: Tornado, flooding, power outages and damage
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.
Severe weather risk upgraded for Wednesday in Chicagoland
Strong storms, damaging winds and heavy rain are possible across the Chicago area Wednesday.
Strong storms, damaging winds and heavy rain are possible across the Chicago area Wednesday.
Ex-Illinois teacher awaiting deportation linked to Tren de Aragua mass shooting in Chicago: DHS
A former Illinois teacher living in the United States illegally, who was allegedly involved in a 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting that killed three people at a Chicago house party, was arrested by federal authorities, officials said Monday.
A former Illinois teacher living in the United States illegally, who was allegedly involved in a 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting that killed three people at a Chicago house party, was arrested by federal authorities, officials said Monday.
2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.
Body of missing teen recovered from Fox River in Elgin: officials
The body of a missing 16-year-old girl was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The body of a missing 16-year-old girl was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Geneva man sentenced to life after pleading guilty in deaths of girlfriend, teen son
A Geneva man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the fatal stabbings of his girlfriend and her teenage son, prosecutors said.
A Geneva man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the fatal stabbings of his girlfriend and her teenage son, prosecutors said.
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 Tuesday afternoon.
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 Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago man used lighter to set fire to garbage cans in downtown Elgin, prosecutors say
A Chicago man was hit with 12 felony charges after allegedly setting multiple garbage can fires in downtown Elgin last week.
A Chicago man was hit with 12 felony charges after allegedly setting multiple garbage can fires in downtown Elgin last week.
Gunman killed by officer after shooting 2 at Carpentersville bar identified
A gunman who was killed by police after shooting two people at a Carpentersville bar early Saturday morning has been identified.
A gunman who was killed by police after shooting two people at a Carpentersville bar early Saturday morning has been identified.
Police kill gunman in Carpentersville bar
A chaotic scene at a northwest suburban restaurant overnight as Carpentersville police shoot and kill a man who was firing at people inside the restaurant.
A chaotic scene at a northwest suburban restaurant overnight as Carpentersville police shoot and kill a man who was firing at people inside the restaurant.
Carpentersville bar gunman shot, killed by police after shooting 2, ISP says
A gunman who shot two people at a bar in northwest suburban Carpentersville was shot and killed by police early Saturday morning.
A gunman who shot two people at a bar in northwest suburban Carpentersville was shot and killed by police early Saturday morning.
Two adults killed in car crash in Kane County
A serious crash kills two people in Kane County. We're learning the identity of one of the victims.
A serious crash kills two people in Kane County. We're learning the identity of one of the victims.
2 adults dead after crash in Kane County
Two people are dead after a devastating head-on crash in unincorporated Kane County Thursday evening. Investigators are now trying to piece together what caused the deadly collision. Leslie Moreno talked to a witness who says those moments after the crash will stick with him.
Two people are dead after a devastating head-on crash in unincorporated Kane County Thursday evening. Investigators are now trying to piece together what caused the deadly collision. Leslie Moreno talked to a witness who says those moments after the crash will stick with him.
47-year-old dies after car crashes into a tree in Geneva: police
A 47-year-old man is dead after a single car crash in Geneva, Ill. on Thursday, according to police.
A 47-year-old man is dead after a single car crash in Geneva, Ill. on Thursday, according to police.
Two dead after head-on crash in Kane County: officials
Two people are dead after a two-car crash on Thursday, according to Huntley Fire Protection District.
Two people are dead after a two-car crash on Thursday, according to Huntley Fire Protection District.
Man critically injured after ejection in Huntley crash: officials
A man was ejected from his car and is suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to the Huntley Fire Protection District.
A man was ejected from his car and is suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to the Huntley Fire Protection District.
SkyFOX video shows barn fire response in Huntley
SkyFOX video shows crews battling a barn fire in Huntley near Church Road.
SkyFOX video shows crews battling a barn fire in Huntley near Church Road.
Two barns engulfed in flames in unincorporated Huntley, officials say
Firefighters battled a large blaze that tore through two barns Friday in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, forcing road closures and a major emergency response.
Firefighters battled a large blaze that tore through two barns Friday in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, forcing road closures and a major emergency response.
Illinois State Police forensic chemist charged with dozens of sex crimes involving minor
A forensic chemist with Illinois State Police was charged with more than two dozen felony sex crimes tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years ago.
A forensic chemist with Illinois State Police was charged with more than two dozen felony sex crimes tied to allegations dating back more than 20 years ago.
Illinois schools sound alarm over rise in harmful cyberbullying messages
Cyberbullying messages telling kids to “kill yourself" are becoming alarmingly common, and child health experts warn the emotional damage can have devastating consequences for some children and teens.
Cyberbullying messages telling kids to “kill yourself" are becoming alarmingly common, and child health experts warn the emotional damage can have devastating consequences for some children and teens.