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.
Fight breaks out in bleachers during Crosstown Classic game at Wrigley Field
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
Some NIPSCO customers in NW Indiana frustrated after nearly week without power
Some residents say they haven't seen any NIPSCO crews and question when their power will be restored.
16 teenagers arrested for trespassing inside Congress Theater on NW Side
It comes just a week after another high-profile party inside, sparking concerns about safety and cost.
NIPSCO resumes power restoration efforts after worker's vehicle hit by gunfire in Gary
A NIPSCO utility vehicle was hit by gunfire early Saturday morning. No injuries were reported, the city said.
Widespread outages, long lines at gas stations in NW Indiana in wake of storms
Hundreds of thousands of people in Northwest Indiana remained without power on Wednesday afternoon, a day after powerful storms caused widespread wind damage across the region.
At least 3 tornadoes confirmed in south suburbs during Tuesday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down in Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours on Tuesday as severe storms blasted the area.
Overnight flood, severe thunderstorm watches in place for Chicago area
A Flood Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch are in place for most of the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Sunday night and into Monday morning.
Families of two teens killed in DUI crash push back on 11-year sentence for driver
A Chicago woman was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday for a drunk driving crash that killed two teens in 2024. The victims' families said they don't think that's enough time, and believe the system failed them every step of the process.
Thieves replicate key fob signal from inside home to steal Chicago woman's car
A Chicago woman was stunned when car thieves were able to steal her vehicle by replicating their key fob's signal while it was still inside her home.
More supplies thrown in dumpsters outside former charter schools now run by CPS
For the second day in a row, dumpsters filled with unused school supplies were discovered outside former Acero charter schools now run by Chicago Public Schools.
New school supplies thrown in dumpsters outside Fuentes Elementary in Avondale
Thousands of dollars of new and unused school supplies – including books, beakers, and maps – were thrown in the trash outside an elementary school in Avondale ahead of the new school year.
Most downtown Chicago roads to reopen Monday with Lollapalooza over
Lollapalooza 2026 came to an end in Chicago's Grant Park Sunday night, as crowds emptied out and headed home.
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.
2 people, dog shot and killed inside home in Harvey, Illinois
Two people and a dog were shot and killed inside a home in south suburban Harvey, Illinois, on Thursday.