Chicagoans come together to help victims of Colombia earthquake
Organizations throughout Chicagoland have been racing to gather donations to help victims of the recent earthquake in Colombia.
NIPSCO probably won't restore power in NW Indiana until next week
Residents in Northwest Indiana may have to wait more than a week to get power back after a devastating outbreak of severe weather.
Nearly 400,000 without power after severe storms across Illinois, Indiana
Nearly 400,000 ComEd and NIPSCO customers are without power after destructive storms hit across Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.
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.
Verizon outage impacts Chicago customers
A Verizon outage impacted thousands of people in Chicago for several hours Saturday afternoon, though the company says the problem is now resolved.
Families distraught by bodies found decomposing in Chicago funeral home
The discovery of more than 50 bodies in various states of decomposition inside a Far South Side, Chicago funeral home has left family members who used their services shocked, distraught and looking for their loved ones.
More than 50 decomposing bodies found at Far South Side funeral home
An investigation was underway at a Far South Side funeral home after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in the facility.
Family mourns teen killed in crash while riding e-scooter in North Center
A Chicago family is mourning the loss of a teenage boy killed while riding an electric scooter on Monday afternoon in the North Center neighborhood.
Amid growing popularity, WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago
WNBA All-Star weekend festivities continue. Chicago is the center of the women's basketball universe and fan interest has grown for this event.
Fiesta del Sol kicks off in Pilsen amid increase in ICE activity in Chicago
More than a million people are expected to attend the 54th annual Fiesta del Sol, which kicked off Thursday in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Algae bloom in East Branch Forest Preserve dog area could sicken pets
DuPage County officials are warning pet owners to keep their dogs out of the water in East Branch Forest Preserve after an algae bloom was confirmed in the off-leash dog area.
Girls' basketball youth clinic celebrating WNBA All-Star Game held on Far South Side
The WNBA All-Star Game is being held in Chicago on Saturday, with the city hosting events in celebration.
Woman in custody after breaking into home in Aurora: Police
Arriving officers found evidence of forced entry at the home and encountered a woman inside the residence who refused to come out, Aurora police said.
Indiana State Police sergeant shot after pursuit in Michigan City; deceased suspect ID'd
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot multiple times after a pursuit in Michigan City Friday morning, and the suspect was later found dead in a wooded area nearby, state police said.
State leaders urge caution for parents considering buying e-bikes for kids
As a bill to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters sits on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk awaiting his signature, other state leaders are trying to spread the word of what parents should know if their kids want one.