Downers Grove kicks of 1st day of school after extreme heat delays
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One suburban school district held off the start of the school year until Friday. With extreme heat across the Chicago area on Wednesday and Thursday, Downers Grove District 58 delayed their first day back. The district said some buildings were not equipped to handle to the heat and not all students would be able to take part in remote learning.

Classes, sports in Chicago area pivot due to extreme heat
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It is going to feel well over 100 degrees Wednesday and many student-athletes will have to pivot at the start of their seasons.

Chicago-area schools make adjustments to counter extreme heat
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The heat is having an impact on the start of the school year in the Chicago area. Some districts have pushed back their return dates and are adjust sports practice schedules to keep students safe.

Suburban school district delays first day of classes due to extreme heat

A suburban school district has postponed its first day of classes due to the dangerous heat expected to plague the Chicago area this week.

Wauconda crash: Husband and wife killed following rollover motorcycle accident

A husband and wife were killed after the three-wheeled motorcycle they were driving struck another vehicle, causing them to roll over and be thrown from their bike in unincorporated Wauconda Tuesday afternoon.

Downers Grove man charged in armed robbery of Summer Smash concert tickets

A Downers Grove man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a person at gunpoint of three Summer Smash concert wristband tickets last month.

32 to do: Fourth of July fireworks in Chicago 2023

Fourth of July is quickly approaching and the Chicago area is ready to celebrate with fireworks.