Man injured after being hit by faling tree in Algonquin, fire officials say

The man was hit by the falling tree while cutting it down, fire officials said.

• Jul 22

3 children injured when tree falls in Lakewood, Illinois

Three youngsters were injured Sunday morning when a tree fell on them in Lakewood, Illinois, northwest of Chicago.

• May 24

Dead tree falls, damages cars amid strong winds in Avondale

Some neighbors woke up to a surprise in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood Wednesday, as a dead tree fell on two vehicles and left the street blocked.

• Nov 26, 2025

High winds knock down dead tree in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood

Some neighbors woke up to a surprise in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood Wednesday, as a dead tree fell on two vehicles and left the street blocked. Shardaa Gray reports.

• Nov 26, 2025

Dangerous trees, falling limbs a concern in Chicago with more storms this week

The city is trying to get ahead of the threats to tall trees posed by gusty winds.

• Apr 17, 2025

Tree falls onto man's car while driving in Bucktown

A Chicago man is thankful to be unhurt after a tree fell on his car in Bucktown while he was driving it.

• Apr 7, 2025