GoFundMe to help family who lost unborn baby in suburban Chicago tornado raises $123,000
A tree smashed through the house and landed on Katie, who was seven months pregnant. She was severely injured and her baby son did not survive.
A tree smashed through the house and landed on Katie, who was seven months pregnant. She was severely injured and her baby son did not survive.
Two tornadoes hit suburban Chicago on Saturday, National Weather Service confirms
The tornado that passed through Crete on Saturday was an EF0 with winds of 70 miles per hour. A second twister with peak winds of 75 miles per hour roared through Dyer and Schererville.
The tornado that passed through Crete on Saturday was an EF0 with winds of 70 miles per hour. A second twister with peak winds of 75 miles per hour roared through Dyer and Schererville.
Naperville teen sets mountain-climbing world record
"I thought I knew what pushing my body and mind to its limit felt like, until today, when I realized there are no limits. There’s so much more inside yourself than you can ever imagine," 17-year-old Lucy Westlake said.
"I thought I knew what pushing my body and mind to its limit felt like, until today, when I realized there are no limits. There’s so much more inside yourself than you can ever imagine," 17-year-old Lucy Westlake said.
Naperville man shot in chest, suspect arrested in Plainfield: police
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the chest Friday afternoon in west suburban Naperville.
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the chest Friday afternoon in west suburban Naperville.
2 men charged after 8-hour standoff with officers in Hinsdale
Two men are facing charges following an eight-hour standoff with law enforcement officers early Thursday morning near suburban Hinsdale.
Two men are facing charges following an eight-hour standoff with law enforcement officers early Thursday morning near suburban Hinsdale.
Fourth of July weekend: Lisle hosting fireworks show and parade
Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.
Lisle is hosting an Independence Day celebration with a free, 25-minute fireworks show on July 3rd at the Community Park and a parade on July 4th that starts at Lisle Junior High.
Resource center in Woodridge to offer tornado relief for residents
There's more relief coming to those impacted by Sunday's tornado in suburban Chicago.
There's more relief coming to those impacted by Sunday's tornado in suburban Chicago.
Woodridge Red Cross Center helping with tornado relief
The Red Cross will be establishing a multi-agency resource center this weekend in Woodridge to help people impacted by Sunday's tornado.
The Red Cross will be establishing a multi-agency resource center this weekend in Woodridge to help people impacted by Sunday's tornado.
Suburban neighbors come together to recover after EF3 tornado
The feeling of hope and help is alive in the Chicago suburbs as cleanup efforts continue after Sunday night's tornado.
The feeling of hope and help is alive in the Chicago suburbs as cleanup efforts continue after Sunday night's tornado.
Aurora teen pleads guilty to firing 16 shots at vehicle at gas station
"The residents of DuPage County should not be subjected to random, gang-fueled violence as we saw in this case."
"The residents of DuPage County should not be subjected to random, gang-fueled violence as we saw in this case."
Aurora opens first state-run drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site
A new drive-thru site in Aurora is making it easier for motorists to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
A new drive-thru site in Aurora is making it easier for motorists to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
Moose and Me Bakery: Naperville couple opens bakery, employs adults of all abilities
A suburban bakery is offering the community much more than just sweet treats. Moose and Me Bakery in Naperville has a goal of employing adults of all abilities.
A suburban bakery is offering the community much more than just sweet treats. Moose and Me Bakery in Naperville has a goal of employing adults of all abilities.
Naperville firefighters offering assistance to tornado survivors
Local firefighters are going above and beyond on and off the job to help the families impacted by that EF-3 tornado.
Local firefighters are going above and beyond on and off the job to help the families impacted by that EF-3 tornado.
Naperville family impacted by tornado trying to find owner of Christmas angel
After a tornado struck the Chicago suburbs, sending debris flying for miles, one family is now turning to social media to try to track down the owner of something special.
After a tornado struck the Chicago suburbs, sending debris flying for miles, one family is now turning to social media to try to track down the owner of something special.
No bond for parolee charged in 2 armed robberies in DuPage County
In one of the robberies, officials say he requested a job application before allegedly committing the crime.
In one of the robberies, officials say he requested a job application before allegedly committing the crime.
Naperville EF-3 tornado: A look at the damage left behind
A tornado touched down in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois at 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 20 – leaving a path of destruction stretching through several neighborhoods in the area.
A tornado touched down in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois at 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 20 – leaving a path of destruction stretching through several neighborhoods in the area.
Naperville family hopes to reunite beautiful angel found in ditch with owner
After a tornado struck the Chicago suburbs, sending debris flying for miles, one family is now turning to social media to try to track down the owner of something special.
After a tornado struck the Chicago suburbs, sending debris flying for miles, one family is now turning to social media to try to track down the owner of something special.
Naperville family trying to find owner of Christmas angel after tornado
After a tornado struck the Chicago suburbs, sending debris flying for miles, one family is now turning to social media to try to track down the owner of something special.
After a tornado struck the Chicago suburbs, sending debris flying for miles, one family is now turning to social media to try to track down the owner of something special.
Teenager charged with stealing car at gunpoint while taking it on a test drive in suburban Chicago
The boy's accomplice took the wheel during the test drive and the boy sat right behind the victim. Prosecutors said that after going a short distance, the boy pulled out a gun, pressed it to the victim's temple and said, “Do not do anything stupid or I'll shoot."
The boy's accomplice took the wheel during the test drive and the boy sat right behind the victim. Prosecutors said that after going a short distance, the boy pulled out a gun, pressed it to the victim's temple and said, “Do not do anything stupid or I'll shoot."
Naperville teen uses passion for birds to help the earth
A 16-year-old boy from Naperville is giving back to the land where birds live with every photo he takes.
A 16-year-old boy from Naperville is giving back to the land where birds live with every photo he takes.