Large response to fire at Homewood apartment building
There was a large fire department response to a two-alarm blaze at an apartment building south suburban Homewood Tuesday afternoon.
Ariana Grande addresses break from spotlight at Chicago concert
Ariana Grande addressed the announcement she's stepping back from public life during the first of three shows at Chicago's United Center.
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.
7 IU frat members charged for hazing that led to 2 hospitalizations
Seven members of a fraternity at Indiana University in Bloomington are now facing criminal charges for hazing methods that led to two pledges being hospitalized in 2025.
Everything you need to know for Lollapalooza 2026
Lollapalooza 2026 takes over Grant Park Thursday with headlining performances from Lorde, Charli XCX, the Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and more.
1 arrested after Illinois State Police chase on I-57 ends in crash
A person is in custody after an Illinois State Police chase on I-57 that ended with a car crash in Dixmoor.
Hazel Crest postpones Hazelnut Festival due to storm damage
The village of Hazel Crest has postponed this weekend's Hazelnut Festival due to damage from Monday's severe storms.
2nd Downers Grove worker swept into storm sewer Monday found dead: Officials
The search has resumed for a second contractor worker swept into a storm sewer Monday in Downers Grove during severe weather, though it has now become a recovery mission.
Downers Grove worker rescued, another missing after being trapped in storm sewer during severe weather
The fire department has now transitioned from a rescue to a recovery mission, village officials said.
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 man charged in fraud scheme swapping luxury perfumes for modeling clay
A Chicago man with a fragrance YouTube channel is facing charges of mail fraud and theft for allegedly buying luxury perfumes online, swapping the bottles for modeling clay, then resealing and returning them for a refund.
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.
United Airlines scraps routes from O'Hare to 10 regional airports
United Airlines has scrapped plans to start offering flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to 10 regional airports, blaming the move on an order to cap flights at that airport.
2,000 gallon fish tank bursts at Fox Lake pet store
Friends have started a fundraiser for a pet store in Fox Lake, Illinois, after a 2,000 gallon fish tank burst suddenly, flooding their business.
Metra UP-NW train hits car near Norwood Park
A Metra Union Pacific Northwest train struck a car near the Norwood Park station Thursday.