Afghanistan withdrawal draws concerns over abducted American from Illinois

Mark Frerichs, a contractor from Lombard, Illinois, believed held for more than a year by the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network, was not mentioned in President Joe Biden’s address on Afghanistan last week.

Downers Grove doctor helps people who can't burp
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Dr. Robert W. Bastian from the Bastian Voice Institute talks about what he's doing to help people who struggle with burping.

Snow possible in Chicago area on Tuesday

There is the potential for snow on Tuesday, then freezing temperatures for most parts of the Chicago area Tuesday and Wednesday night.

Rainbow Cone opening new location in Lombard

The Original Rainbow Cone will be opening a new location in the Chicago suburbs on May 5.

After Elmhurst bar stabbing, Lombard man faces murder charge

A Lombard man allegedly stabbed a man to death with a pocket knife during a fight last weekend outside a bar in Elmhurst.

Starting Monday, any Illinois resident 16 and up will be able to get vaccinated outside of Chicago

Chicago will expand vaccinations to everyone 16 and up on April 19. If you are trying to book an appointment for a teenager who is 16 or 17, keep in mind that the Pfizer vaccine is the only one approved for use in that age group. Teenagers aged 16 and 17 will not be allowed to get the Moderna or Johnson and Johnson vaccines.

Cool and dry week ahead in Chicago and suburbs

It's going to be a cool and dry week ahead in Chicago and the suburbs. Monday, April 12, will be partly sunny with highs in the low 60s and winds gusting to 35 mph. A dry cold front will pass Monday night. 

Suburban volunteers build desks for students learning remotely

Remote learning can be hard, especially if you don't have a dedicated place in the house for your school supplies. That's why volunteers in suburban Chicago built desks for students this weekend.

Naperville students host food drive with 'Move For Hunger'
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Charlotte Sebby and Lucy Kinney talk about launching a food drive to address food insecurity with the help of 'Move For Hunger.'

'Ales for ALS': Lombard brewery raising money to fight ALS

They’re brewing up something special at one west suburban craft brewery, and it’s all for a good cause.