Texas abortion law focus of protests and politicians at Aurora Planned Parenthood

“The Women's Health Protection Act is a federal bill that will allow women to make reproductive decisions… so that no one is denied basic healthcare just because of the state that they live in,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood, who is also a registered nurse.

Warm start to week ahead, with strong to severe storms possible on Tuesday

The National Weather Service said that there is a 20% chance of storms possible on Monday, with the low temperature around 66 degrees and the high around 87. The normal high for this time of year should be in the mid to upper 70s.

Have you seen this truck? Aurora police say the driver may have run over and killed someone

The truck that hit Michael Brooks may have been a two-toned pickup with a Mexican flag wrapped on the front hood and another Mexican flag on the back tailgate. The front passenger side headlight may have been damaged in the crash. Investigators said the truck might be a Ford, and has damage to the front passenger side and is missing its front grill.

No one hurt in garage fire in Naperville

The residents say their smoke alarms were working, which is how they knew to evacuate.

Residents join Aurora police and firefighters at city's September 11th ceremony

Aurora firefighters Jason Demas, Randy Leek and Gary Pozzi received mayoral proclamations They were among six Aurora firefighters who assisted in search and rescue at the New York City attack site. The other team members were Tim Pogue, Will Torres and Mark Lockwood.

DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy gets $7.5 million after serious injury during training exercise

DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy Danny Hakim had sued the manufacturer of law enforcement equipment after a 12-gauge tactical knockout breaching round did not disintegrate after it struck a door as intended but struck the edge of his body armor and deflected into his spine.

DuPage County Sheriff's Deputy wins $7.5 million in lawsuit after spinal injury

The jury found that the maker of law enforcement equipment was liable for a 12-gauge tactical knockout breaching round that penetrated into DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputy David Hakim’s spinal canal and did not disintegrate as intended.

Chicago area residents gather to remember 9/11

"It's about us as Americans that we can come together. We're in the middle of a pandemic and everything is political, but there was once a time in our country where we stood together as one and we hope this is one of those moments as well."

Aurora commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11
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Twenty years ago, six Aurora firefighters drove 16 hours nonstop to New York City, and then spent four straight days working tirelessly to help the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Woman, man charged with murder in Naperville shooting death

"The Naperville Police Department has no tolerance for gun violence in our community and will relentlessly pursue anyone who commits such a reckless and dangerous act in our city."

Labor Day weekend: Fests, fireworks scheduled across Chicago, suburbs

CHECK IT OUT! Labor Day weekend means the return of several festivals in the Chicago area. Here are some ideas for your long weekend.