Fire reported at massive data center building in South Loop
The old R.R. Donnelley plant where the fire was reported houses a multi-tenant data center described as the largest in the Midwest.
ComEd electrical vault fire prompts hazmat response in Chicago's West Loop
The cause of the fire was undetermined and firefighters were attempting to restore power back to dozens of affected customers.
I-94 lanes reopen in NW Indiana after gas leak causes gridlock
By around 6:20 p.m., Indiana State Police said all lanes both east and westbound on the interstate were being reopened.
2 more shootings reported in Evanston; 4 reported in less than a day
Police late Tuesday did not believe the incidents were related—despite two of the three shooting incidents happening on the same block on different days.
2 wounded in shooting Chicago and Wabash avenues on Near North Side
Crime scene tape was set up at the intersection, and shell casings and evidence markers were seen in the street.
Chemical leak prompts hazmat response at Argonne National Laboratory
The hazmat techs were dispatched for a leaking package that turned up on a loading dock at the U.S. Department of Energy-owned lab.
Bar and grill in Franklin Park damaged by fire
The owner said Sneakers will be closed until after restoration, however long that may take.
Crews rescue kayakers from weedy lagoon in Wilmette
The rescues took place in the Skokie Lagoons, near Forestway Drive.
Woman, man dead in suspected murder-suicide in Elgin, Illinois
There was no threat to the community, police said.
Dump truck flips over, snags major roadway in Addison
The five-axle dump truck lost its load and ended up on its side.
Double shooting in Joliet leaves two injured
The Joliet Police Department said it is work with the Will County State's Attorney Office for possible charges.
All lanes reopen on I-290 near I-294 after semi-truck rollover crash
A semi-truck carrying a load of 27000 lbs. of canned goods rolled over.
Semi-truck rollover crash shut down lanes on Edens Expressway at Old Orchard
traffic is now being forced off at Old Orchard Road.
Crews continue search for 2 missing boaters near Whiting, Indiana
One boater jumped into the water but began to struggle. Then two others went in to save them. Only one of the boaters was rescued Friday afternoon.
Neighbors evacuated for hours after freight train derails in Matteson, Illinois
All potentially hazardous materials were contained.