Frustration grows in Hammond over power restoration timeline; new one provided for Gary
Frustration and concerns continue to linger as many remain without power for the ninth day after storms hit northwest Indiana last week.
Some in NW Indiana could be without power another week after last week's storms
Some people living in northwest Indiana might be waiting another week to have their power restored from last week's storm.
Woman drowns while saving her son in Des Plaines River near Libertyville
A woman died on Sunday evening after jumping into the Des Plaines River at a Lake County forest preserve to save her son.
ComEd expects to have 99% of storm outages restored by Saturday night
ComEd crews working to restore power to thousands of customers in Illinois following damaging storms earlier this week will need a few more days before everything is back to normal, officials said on Thursday.
Indiana Gov. Braun expects to declare statewide emergency over storm damage
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday said he expects to declare a statewide emergency following severe storms that caused widespread wind damage in northwest Indiana and significant flooding in central parts of the state.
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.
Activists file police reports alleging crimes by agents during Operation Midway Blitz
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
Family of woman killed in Fox River boat crash files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of the woman killed in a DUI boat crash on the Fox River is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the man charged with her death.
Chicago man admitted to murders of 2 teen girlfriends in jail, prosecutors say
A 21-year-old Chicago man is charged with murder in the shooting deaths of two teens on the Far South Side of Chicago in 2024 and 2025.
Pritzker signs bills on home, auto insurance premiums and rate hikes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a pair of bills Tuesday protecting consumers in the state from unfair home and auto insurance rates.
After Giannoulias joins the race, Mayor Johnson still mum on re-election plans
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce if he's running for re-election, but certainly sounded like he was giving a campaign speech at a brief press conference on Monday.
Report on investigation into former Rep. Harry Benton unsealed
A report released by the Illinois legislative inspector general's office has Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch in the hot seat over his handling of sexual harassment allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton.
Chicago man sues feds over immigration raid at his home during Midway Blitz
A Chicago homeowner is suing the U.S. government and several Customs and Border Protection agents for a raid on his Lakeview neighborhood property last fall during "Operation Midway Blitz," claiming the raid was unconstitutional.
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.
Chicago summer in full swing with festival- and event-packed weekend
Chicago's summer is truly in full swing as this weekend is stuffed with special events, from Fiesta Del Sol and Wicker Park Fest, to the Disability Pride Parade, to the WNBA Al-Star Game and Savannah Bananas baseball games.