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Man wanted in Kenosha for sex assault previously arrested for same crime in Zion

Curtiss Tolefree Jr. was previously charged with sexual assault while serving as a principal in Zion, Illinois, in 2019. Now he is wanted in another sexual assault in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

• 38M ago

Man killed in Aroma Park tornado identified after EF-3 storm hits Kankakee County

The man killed in Aroma Park after an EF-3 tornado touched down in Kankakee County on Tuesday has been identified.

• 2H ago

Man stabbed in arm on CTA platform in downtown Chicago

A man was stabbed in the arm on a CTA platform in Chicago's River North neighborhood overnight.

• 6H ago

High Wind Warning for Chicago area, ground delay at O'Hare

A High Wind Warning for Chicago Friday for gusts up to 50 to 60mph is in effect. There is a ground delay at O'Hare Airport, and more than 20,000 ComEd customers are experiencing power outages.

• 2H ago

Man seriously injured in drive-by shooting in Humboldt Park

A man is seriously injured after a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood early Friday morning.

• 7H ago

High winds impacting tornado debris cleanup in Kankakee County

Friday's extremely windy weather is just another concern for Illinois communities still cleaning up after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Kankakee County on Tuesday.

• 3H ago

Chicago River Swim returning for second year this fall

The Chicago River Swim is returning for a second year.

• Mar 12

Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally starring in Chicago musical "Iceboy!"

Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.

• Mar 12

Ravinia Festival announces 2026 lineup

The Ravinia Festival 2026 lineup is out and it features concerts from Paul Simon, Ricky Martin and more.

• Mar 12

1 dead in Aroma Park following destructive EF-3 tornado in Kankakee County

A person was found dead Thursday afternoon in a home in Aroma Park as cleanup and repairs continued after an EF-3 ripped through Kankakee County on Tuesday, leaving major damage.

• 16H ago

Hundreds of "Find Dan Davis" followers worldwide offer condolences

Hundreds of "Find Dan Davis" Facebook followers worldwide are offering their condolences after the body of the Chicago father, who went missing last November, was found in Blue Island​ on Monday.

• Mar 11

2 dead after tornadoes across Illinois, Northwest Indiana

Two people died after tornado touchdowns in Kankakee, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night. So far, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 in Jasper County and an EF-3 in Aroma Park.

• Mar 12

Robbery suspect arrested after officer hit by car in Woodridge, Illinois

A person was taken into custody after a police officer was hit by a car in Woodridge, Illinois, on Tuesday morning.

• Mar 10

Teen charged in shooting that left 12-year-old injured on Chicago's West Side

A 16-year-old boy was charged in a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in February.

• Mar 10

Man found dead inside apartment building hallway in Englewood

A man was found shot to death inside the hallway of an apartment building in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

• Mar 10

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