'Cradles to Crayons' winter collection drive begins
A major collection drive is underway to outfit thousands of local kids for winter weather.
A major collection drive is underway to outfit thousands of local kids for winter weather.
Nearly 20,000 without power, 100+ canceled flights after storms whip up 48 mph gusts, dump 2 inches of rain
Nearly 20,000 people were without power and over 100 flights were canceled Monday as storms whipped up strong winds and dumped more than two inches of rain in Chicago, which has seen a relatively dry season so far.
Nearly 20,000 people were without power and over 100 flights were canceled Monday as storms whipped up strong winds and dumped more than two inches of rain in Chicago, which has seen a relatively dry season so far.
Armed robbery, carjackings reported in Evanston
In one incident, a 74-year-old woman was unloading groceries when she was approached from behind by a suspect. An object was felt in the victim's back, implying a weapon, police said.
In one incident, a 74-year-old woman was unloading groceries when she was approached from behind by a suspect. An object was felt in the victim's back, implying a weapon, police said.
Northwestern names UW-Madison chancellor as first female president
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.
Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
Protesters gather outside Northwestern University frat houses after drugging allegations
Northwestern University has suspended all fraternity activities while an investigation is underway into reports that people were being drugged at frat houses without their consent.
Northwestern University has suspended all fraternity activities while an investigation is underway into reports that people were being drugged at frat houses without their consent.
Evanston death investigation: Man from Naperville shot and killed, another man stabbed
The man who died was a 45-year-old from Naperville. Another man, 27, from Chicago,
The man who died was a 45-year-old from Naperville. Another man, 27, from Chicago,
Racist letters sent to restaurant owners in Evanston
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Racist letters sent to Evanston restaurant owners
Evanston police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Evanston police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Evanston restaurants receive fake court orders filled with hate messages
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person behind racist letters that were sent to at least three restaurants in north suburban Evanston this week.
Investigation launched after highly offensive letters sent to Evanston restaurants
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Young man who drowned in Lake Michigan near Evanston identified
Hussin Abdul-Samad, 21, vanished off Clark Street Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Hussin Abdul-Samad, 21, vanished off Clark Street Beach on Saturday afternoon.
Body found in Lake Michigan in search for missing swimmer off Evanston
Lake Michigan waves were high on Saturday. The National Weather Service had warned on Friday night that anyone entering the water from Waukegan all the way to Indiana Dunes would be at high risk.
Lake Michigan waves were high on Saturday. The National Weather Service had warned on Friday night that anyone entering the water from Waukegan all the way to Indiana Dunes would be at high risk.
Young man killed in shooting in Evanston
Several people called 911 to report a shooting, and officers found a man in his early 20's with gunshot wounds. He was later identified as Stanley Butler III.
Several people called 911 to report a shooting, and officers found a man in his early 20's with gunshot wounds. He was later identified as Stanley Butler III.
Wicked weather capsizes boats in Lake Michigan
As temperatures dropped Tuesday night and storms rolled in, some people on the water were caught off guard.
As temperatures dropped Tuesday night and storms rolled in, some people on the water were caught off guard.
Severe weather capsizes boats in Lake Michigan
As temperatures dropped Tuesday night and storms rolled in, some people on the water were caught off guard.
As temperatures dropped Tuesday night and storms rolled in, some people on the water were caught off guard.
Evanston firefighters rescue three people from Lake Michigan
Two of the people rescued were Northwestern University students who decided to chase a badly thrown football into the water.
Two of the people rescued were Northwestern University students who decided to chase a badly thrown football into the water.
Northwestern looks to avoid another drop after finishing first
Pat Fitzgerald insisted things will be different for Northwestern this time.
Pat Fitzgerald insisted things will be different for Northwestern this time.
Mystery surrounds deaths of 3 beavers on Northwestern University campus
There’s a mystery behind the deaths of three popular beavers that made their home at the Evanston campus of Northwestern University.
There’s a mystery behind the deaths of three popular beavers that made their home at the Evanston campus of Northwestern University.
Scattered thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and large hail
Scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible across suburban Chicago late Saturday afternoon.
Scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible across suburban Chicago late Saturday afternoon.