Elderly woman killed in Portage house explosion ID'd
The woman who was killed in a Portage, Indiana, house explosion during severe storms Tuesday has been identified.
Thunderstorm, flood warnings in Chicago area for Wednesday storms
More strong storms rolled through the Chicago area Wednesday morning, with downpours that could contribute to flooding after days of storm damage.
1 killed in Portage, Ind., house explosion during severe storms
A woman was killed in a house explosion in Portage, Indiana, during a severe weather outbreak Tuesday morning.
Meteotsunami on Chicago's lakefront creating hazardous conditions
A meteotsunami is impacting Chicago's lakefront and the shore in Northwest Indiana Tuesday afternoon and evening after destructive storms in the area.
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.
6 years ago, a massive derecho caused billions in damage in Chicago area
Six years ago, on Aug. 10, 2020, a massive derecho left a trail of damage from its 100 mph winds in the Chicago area.
Retired firefighter sues Gibsons, alleges bad oysters caused brain injury
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a former Cicero firefighter against Gibsons Steakhouse in Oak Brook, alleging contaminated oysters he was served there caused catastrophic brain injuries.
Teen in coma after Crystal Lake e-bike crash, family says
A 15-year-old boy is in a coma after being seriously injured in an e-bike crash in Crystal Lake, his family said.
2 EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in LaSalle County
Two EF-1 tornadoes have been confirmed to have touched down in La Salle County Sunday night.
Severe thunderstorm risk for parts of Chicago area
More potentially severe storms in the Chicago area Monday could produce flash flooding in the area and have the potential for more intense damage.
New Obama Presidential Center museum tickets sell out within an hour
More tickets to the Obama Presidential Center museum went on sale Wednesday morning, but are already sold out.
Bally's "resetting pace of construction" for casino amid video gambling dispute
Bally's is slowing construction on parts of its permanent Chicago casino development in the River West neighborhood, citing a growing dispute with the city over video gambling terminals.
CFD responds to fire at Lawndale elementary school
The Chicago Fire Department responded to a fire at an elementary school on the city's West Side Saturday evening.
Teen killed in shooting inside East Chicago store
A teen boy was killed in a shooting inside a store in East Chicago, Indiana, reportedly by a masked gunman.
Lincoln Square hosts first cat walking tour
Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood hosted its first cat walking tour Saturday.