Destructive storms with winds over 90mph pummel Chicago area
A line of destructive thunderstorms with winds over 90mph barreled through the Chicago area Tuesday. Two tornadoes have been reported.
Massive tree split during last month's storms, threatening homes in Wooddale cut down
Neighbors on Deerpath Road have been watching different parts of a massive tree inch closer to their homes for nearly two weeks.
CPD: Woman hit, killed by car in Lakeview, driver then causes more crashes
A woman is dead after a chain of hit-and-run crashes on the northern end of Chicago's Lakeview community Saturday night.
Burglars hit pizzeria in Lockport, damage cash registers and gaming machines
Police in the southwest Chicago suburb of Lockport were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a pizzeria early Thursday.
Cyberattacks on water systems in 12 states prompt precautions in Chicago area
Chicago area officials are taking extra precautions following a wave of cyberattacks on water and wastewater facilities in multiple states, including Michigan.
Illinois state trooper charged with sexually assaulting bartender held in custody
An Illinois State Police trooper who has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a bartender in southwest suburban Tinley Park will remain behind bars as he awaits trial.
Judge rules Illinois does not need to turn over voter information to federal government
A new court ruling will keep Illinois from having to turn over its full list of voter information to the federal government.
Lollapalooza Day 3 concludes after rain delay, line up change
The festival was delayed until 3 p.m. due to "current and overnight heavy rains," according to the Lollapalooza website.
Homewood community step up to help people in need during power outage
People across the community step in to make sure they're okay until their power comes back on.
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.
Rounds of storms leave flooding, extensive damage in Chicago area
Another round of storms is sweeping through Chicago, prompting more watches and warnings. An earlier round left a wake of damage and flooding.
6 people hospitalized in mass shooting in Humboldt Park
A mass shooting sent six people to the hospital in Chicago's Humboldt Park community early Sunday morning.
Teen takeover crowds Green Line 'L' terminal in West Englewood
A teen takeover ended with multiple people in police custody in Chicago's West Englewood community overnight Saturday into Sunday.
5-year-old boy, man injured in shooting on Chicago's Near West Side
A 5-year-old boy and a man were injured during a drive-by shooting on Chicago's Near West Side early Saturday morning.
Des Plaines condo fire arson suspect died from blaze, officials say
Des Plaines police and fire officials said an explosion and fire at a condo building in May that injured 15 people was arson, and the suspected arsonist died from injuries he got during the incident.