University of Illinois System launches search for new president

The U of I Board of Trustees has launched a national search, aided by a search committee and the executive search firm AGB Search, which will help evaluate candidates.

• Jul 28

NWS confirms 4 tornadoes in Chicago suburbs during Monday's storms

The National Weather Service confirmed two tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area during Monday's severe storms.

• Jul 28

Widespread damage across Chicago after 2 rounds of severe weather

Two rounds of storms swept through the area on Monday afternoon, prompting tornado and thunderstorm watches and warnings.

• Jul 27

Strong winds damage row of townhomes, displace some residents in Hazel Crest

High-speed winds ripped through a row of townhomes, leaving dozens of people displaced and many others in the area still without power.

• Jul 27

Severe storms lead to rescue mission, homes damaged in western suburbs

Homes were left damaged in Glen Ellyn and a recovery mission for a missing contractor is being conducted by search crews in Downers Grove as a result of Monday's severe storms.

• Jul 27

Man, 78, killed after being hit by motorcycle in Crown Point over weekend

Crown Point police said the victim died on Sunday after being hit by the motorcycle on Saturday night.

• Jul 27

3 men charged with stealing, vandalizing automated license plate reading cameras in Lisle

All three men made their first appearance in court on Monday morning.

• Jul 27

Severe storms uproot trees, damage roofs in south suburban Lansing

Several homes were damaged in south suburban Lansing on Monday as severe storms pounded the Chicago area.​

• Jul 27

Downers Grove worker rescued, another missing after being trapped in storm sewer during severe weather

The fire department has now transitioned from a rescue to a recovery mission, village officials said.

• Jul 27

Body of missing Naperville man recovered from water in Elmhurst

Police said they've recovered the body of 28-year-old Gabriel De Sagun on Sunday.

• Jul 27

Illinois Lottery player wins nearly $3.3 million in online FastPlay game

The prize, worth $3,287,514, is the second-largest jackpot won for the Ultimate Diamond jackpot since it was introduced in 2020, lottery officials said.

• Jul 27

Debris on tracks snags multiple CTA train lines amid storms

Multiple CTA train lines were disrupted due to debris on the tracks amid severe storms Monday afternoon.

• Jul 27

"Extremely dangerous" tornado hits eastern Wisconsin

An "extremely dangerous" tornado hit parts of eastern Wisconsin on Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

• Jul 27

Deaths of West Michigan family, including 6 kids, determined to be murder-suicide

The case of two adults and six children found dead at a home in West Michigan has been determined to be a murder-suicide, deputies said.

• Jul 27

Thieves go for ATMs at multiple businesses on Chicago's South, Southwest sides

Chicago police issued an alert this past weekend about a string of ATM-related thefts on the city's South and Southwest sides.

• Jul 27

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