Homewood worker trapped in tractor by downed power lines
A village streets supervisor has been trapped inside a front-end loader for several hours Tuesday after powerful storms knocked down power lines that fell across the machine.
A village streets supervisor has been trapped inside a front-end loader for several hours Tuesday after powerful storms knocked down power lines that fell across the machine.
1 killed in Portage home explosion
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday, though officials have not said what caused it or whether it was storm-related.
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday, though officials have not said what caused it or whether it was storm-related.
Portage home explosion leaves 1 dead during destructive storms
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
Rare Nintendo discovery: 97 unopened games found in Wisconsin
Talk about hidden treasure. A box of 97 pristine, unopened Nintendo games was discovered in Wisconsin after apparently sitting untouched for decades.
Talk about hidden treasure. A box of 97 pristine, unopened Nintendo games was discovered in Wisconsin after apparently sitting untouched for decades.
Could data centers be disrupting bees? Chicago beekeeper weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago beekeeper explains how electromagnetic fields from data centers could affect bees’ navigation, while weather, parasites and other environmental factors continue to threaten local hives.
A Chicago beekeeper explains how electromagnetic fields from data centers could affect bees’ navigation, while weather, parasites and other environmental factors continue to threaten local hives.
Amtrak ridership is up. Why travelers should book holiday trips now
Thinking about Thanksgiving or holiday travel? Amtrak says now is the time to book. Ridership is up, trains are filling fast and some popular Illinois routes are regularly selling out.
Thinking about Thanksgiving or holiday travel? Amtrak says now is the time to book. Ridership is up, trains are filling fast and some popular Illinois routes are regularly selling out.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One after Iran missile threat
A former FBI special agent explains how a reported Iranian missile threat prompted Secret Service officials to secretly move President Donald Trump to another aircraft during his return from the NATO summit in Turkey.
A former FBI special agent explains how a reported Iranian missile threat prompted Secret Service officials to secretly move President Donald Trump to another aircraft during his return from the NATO summit in Turkey.
Severe storms leave behind heavy damage in Homewood | ChicagoLIVE
Severe storms swept through the Chicago area Tuesday, leaving significant damage in Homewood. Flooded roads, downed trees and damage from strong winds were reported throughout the area.
Severe storms swept through the Chicago area Tuesday, leaving significant damage in Homewood. Flooded roads, downed trees and damage from strong winds were reported throughout the area.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Chicago man charged with first-degree murder in woman's stabbing death
A Chicago man faces a first-degree murder charge after a 32-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed inside a Northwest Side home over the weekend.
A Chicago man faces a first-degree murder charge after a 32-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed inside a Northwest Side home over the weekend.
'IT'S INSANE': Midway passenger talks tornado warning, delays at airport
Severe weather barreled through Chicagoland Tuesday morning, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain.
Severe weather barreled through Chicagoland Tuesday morning, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled over missed import inspection
Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported raw beef from South America have been recalled in two states over the failure to reinspect the product after arriving in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Mayor Johnson signs order for stricter review of Chicago data centers
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing oversight of data center development in Chicago while calling for a temporary moratorium on new data centers.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing oversight of data center development in Chicago while calling for a temporary moratorium on new data centers.
Chicago man charged after 25-year-old woman killed in North Side hit-and-run
A Chicago man faces felony DUI and hit-and-run charges after a 25-year-old woman was struck and killed in Lake View over the weekend.
A Chicago man faces felony DUI and hit-and-run charges after a 25-year-old woman was struck and killed in Lake View over the weekend.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for USS Cole victims and others killed in combat
President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran.
President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran.
LIVE | Tornado warning issued as severe storms hit Chicagoland
Chicago is bracing for severe weather today, as storms with up to 80 mph winds slam the region with ping-pong-sized hail and tornadoes possible.
Chicago is bracing for severe weather today, as storms with up to 80 mph winds slam the region with ping-pong-sized hail and tornadoes possible.
Mayor Johnson signs order for stricter review of Chicago data centers
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order tightening oversight of data centers in Chicago and called for a temporary moratorium on new developments.
Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order tightening oversight of data centers in Chicago and called for a temporary moratorium on new developments.
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer makes plea after medical emergency
A friend of Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris and his wife launched an online fundraiser after the 58-year-old musician suffered a medical emergency last week, prompting the cancelation of a San Francisco concert at Chase Center.
A friend of Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris and his wife launched an online fundraiser after the 58-year-old musician suffered a medical emergency last week, prompting the cancelation of a San Francisco concert at Chase Center.
Chicago businessman again running for mayor
Dr. Willie Wilson has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.
Dr. Willie Wilson has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race.