7 tornadoes confirmed in Chicago suburbs during Monday's storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down in the Chicago suburbs during Monday's severe weather outbreak.

Girl, 10, killed in suburban Chicago apartment fire identified

A 10-year-old girl who died after being pulled from a burning apartment in Chicago's south suburbs earlier this week has been identified.

Suburban Chicago man charged in I-80 hit-and-run that killed driver changing tire

A Palatine man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 80 in Lansing that left a 23-year-old man dead while he was changing a flat tire.

Thornton Reservoir nears capacity after heavy storms
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The Thornton Reservoir, which serves many surrounding south suburbs, is nearing capacity after storms swept through the area this past weekend. FOX Chicago’s Joanie Lum has the latest on its condition.

Former employee charged in fatal Lansing workplace shooting: police

A man has been charged with the murder of a 48-year-old man after a shooting inside a Lansing office earlier this month, according to Lansing Police.

Balloon release honors Lansing man killed in shooting outside Culver’s
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Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.

Balloon release honors Lansing man killed in shooting outside Culver’s

Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.

Balloon release held for victim of Lansing shooting
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Friends, family and community members gathered for a balloon release to honor the 47-year-old man who was killed while waiting in a Culver's drive-thru.

Toy guns trigger real fear in Chicago suburb, police warn

Police in Lansing are warning about a growing trend involving gel guns, also known as Orbeez guns, that look like real weapons. 

Toy guns trigger serious 911 calls in south suburban Lansing
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As children head back outside for spring, police say some playtime is starting to look a lot like real danger. Officers say more teens are bringing a certain toy out in public and it's raising concerns. 

Chicago man convicted of sex trafficking teenage girl at suburban motel

A Chicago man faces up to life in prison after a jury convicted him of sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl at a suburban motel in 2023, federal prosecutors said.