Floodwaters swamp Port Barrington streets as Fox River nears crest
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Rising waters from the Fox River have flooded roads and surrounded homes in Port Barrington, forcing residents to use canoes and sandbags to protect their properties as officials brace for the river to crest later this week.
Illinois lawmakers consider millionaire’s tax to pay for property tax relief, schools
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Lawmakers are weighing a surtax on millionaires that could pay for property tax relief and public education.
Progress made on bill eyed by Chicago Bears for new suburban stadium
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
State lawmakers appear to be making slow but steady progress on potentially passing the so-called "mega projects" bill that the Chicago Bears say is needed to build a new suburban stadium.
65-year-old woman killed in Belmont Cragin hit-and-run
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
A woman was struck and killed by a fleeing driver Sunday night in Belmont Cragin, marking Chicago’s seventh deadly hit-and-run this year as police investigate and question a person of interest amid growing concerns about low arrest rates.
Explosion at Ottawa chemical plant leaves 2 workers injured
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Unidentified man found dead in water at suburban Chicago forest preserve
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man found dead in Lake Michigan at a suburban Chicago forest preserve.
Scientists investigate ‘zombie fish’ in Great Lakes waters | ChicagoLIVE
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
State and federal agencies are investigating unusually thin lake trout, dubbed “zombie fish,” in Lake Superior.
FBI investigates missing scientists amid online speculation | ChicagoLIVE
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Federal authorities and lawmakers are seeking answers after multiple scientists with government connections died or went missing in recent years.
Chicago Bears eye competitive edge over need in NFL Draft | ChicagoLIVE
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Jeff King say the team is prioritizing competitiveness and flexibility in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bears stadium plan includes property tax relief proposal | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a plan to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana by offering tax certainty and relief incentives.
Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.
Chicago gang leader sentenced to life in prison
A leader of Chicago's Four Corner Hustlers gang was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a violent criminal enterprise that operated for decades on the West Side.
A leader of Chicago's Four Corner Hustlers gang was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a violent criminal enterprise that operated for decades on the West Side.
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Supplement for newborn puppies sold nationwide recalled; see the impacted products
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
Popular puppy milk replacer products are being pulled nationwide. Here’s what pet owners need to know.
Bears stadium bill picks up momentum in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Illinois lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on a proposal to keep the Bears in Arlington Heights with added tax relief.
Explosion at Ottawa chemical plant leaves 2 workers injured
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical plant Tuesday morning in Ottawa, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses.
Trump cabinet shakeup continues as labor secretary resigns
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down amid an ongoing investigation, as President Trump faces growing cabinet turnover and questions about potential future changes.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down amid an ongoing investigation, as President Trump faces growing cabinet turnover and questions about potential future changes.
Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 17,000 motorcycles over loss of rear brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Harley-Davidson’s latest recall affects some 2025-2026 motorcycle models tied to a loss of rear brakes that may increase the risk of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Harley-Davidson’s latest recall affects some 2025-2026 motorcycle models tied to a loss of rear brakes that may increase the risk of a crash.
Chicago crime: Person found shot to death in car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A person was found shot to death inside a car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday morning on Chicago's South Side.
A person was found shot to death inside a car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday morning on Chicago's South Side.
Boy, 16, charged with murder months after Chicago shooting
A teenage boy was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October on Chicago's Southwest Side.
A teenage boy was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last October on Chicago's Southwest Side.