Potential severe storms to arrive in Chicago area
Damaging winds up to 70mph will be the primary concern. Storms producing large hail and tornadoes will also be possible.
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Damaging winds up to 70mph will be the primary concern. Storms producing large hail and tornadoes will also be possible.
Just before 12:30 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area of Washburn Street and Brown Street for a report of a vehicle crash with entrapment.
The tickets for Wednesday's midday drawing were sold at Navkar Food Inc. at 69 W. Washington St. in Chicago and Mariano's at 3025 E. New York St. in Aurora.
The Prairie Land Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed land in Illinois that was promised to the tribe's leader 175 years ago but stolen by the federal government 20 years later.
"New Illinois" is a nonprofit educational group that wants Illinois residents to know about their right to pursue the creation of a new state.
Winds will relax with highs in the 40s.
Mary Anne Smith, 69, was reported missing by her family after it was believed that she had walked away from her home Friday around 3 p.m.
The South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District said just after 5 a.m., crews responded to the 34,000-square-foot facility at 620 Division Street for a report of a fire.
The station will receive a one-percent bonus of the prize amount, or $6,000, for selling the winning ticket.
Illinois led throughout the last 33 ½ minutes and went 18 of 18 from the free throw line and 12 of 30 from 3-point range. The Illini also outrebounded Xavier 45-25.
Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the foul line in an 86-73 NCAA Tournament victory over Xavier on Friday night.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The Fighting Illini – both men's and women's teams – are getting ready for their 2025 NCAA Tournament debuts.
Fire officials said smoke and flames were visible upon arrival, and crews got water on the initial fire inside the home.
The crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. along Route 176, about half a mile east of the intersection of North Union Road and Route 176.
The National Weather Service confirmed three EF-0 tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, and an EF-1 tornado in Indiana.
The far west suburbs followed tornado warnings in Dupage, Kendall, Kane, and Dekalb counties.
Barn owner Scott Thorp said he was still awake when the storm hit and was not expecting to come out to what he saw.
Many communities will have a lot of clean-up ahead in the coming hours, especially as the sun comes up and the damage becomes more visible.
An Illinois representative has introduced legislation to tax road mileage as the state sees less revenue from the gas tax.
Police said Justin Gallo sat on the woman's chest and covered her mouth and nose until she passed out.
The Trump administration has made it clear their goal is to dismantle the Department of Education entirely, and that is causing a lot of concern and fear among educators in Illinois.
Dan Montgomery, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, along with more than 1,000 teachers and Gov. JB Pritzker will be on hand to address the federal cuts.
Organizers with Chicago Pride have unveiled the dates and theme for the 2025 edition of the popular LGBTQ+ community celebration. This year's parade theme will be "United in Pride."
Need a REAL ID? A new supercenter in downtown Chicago will be taking walk-ins starting Wednesday.
Johnson's executive order prohibits ICE and other federal agencies from using city property for civil immigration enforcement, and provides protection for private property refusing access to those agents.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
For the next two years, driving or walking across the bridge will not be an option.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
The governor's office said even leadership within the Illinois National Guard has communicated to the White House that the state does not require the use of military force.
The memo said the guard troops would "protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Federal Protective Service, and other U.S. government personnel."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a statement on Saturday that the Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
The outbound express lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway were closed for hours after the crash.
President Trump explained he is sending troops as part of an immigration and crime crackdown. He has repeatedly said the military will “straighten” out Chicago. Lauren Victory reports.
Paramount announced Monday it has purchased "The Free Press" and named Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News.
The judge previously stopped the White House from using the Oregon National Guard, so the administration wanted to send the California National Guard instead. But the judge said that defied her previous order and stopped it. Jarred Hill reports.
The judge previously stopped the White House from using the Oregon National Guard, so the administration wanted to send the California National Guard instead. But the judge said that defied her previous order and stopped it. Jarred Hill reports.
Illinois State Police said a large object went through the windshield of a vehicle and struck a driver.
Johnson's executive order prohibits ICE and other federal agencies from using city property for civil immigration enforcement, and provides protection for private property refusing access to those agents.
The governor's office said even leadership within the Illinois National Guard has communicated to the White House that the state does not require the use of military force.
The 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
The Fighting Illini (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival in back-to-back seasons in 2001 and 2002.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
The Cubs-Brewers rivalry will reach a new level on Saturday when the two teams meet in the National League Division Series in Milwaukee. It's the first time ever the two teams are meeting in the playoffs.
The 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
In each incident, a man holds up the victims with a black handgun or a silver revolver, police said. He announces a robbery and takes personal property.
Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates.
The teenage girl was inside a home on the block when she suffered a gunshot wound to the chin, police said.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
