2026 Fourth of July firework shows across Chicago area

The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Chicagoland is gearing up to celebrate with fireworks.

How the Naperville Dad Network is helping fathers find community | ChicagoLIVE
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With about 3,000 dads, Naperville Dad Network has become a great way for Chicagoland fathers to build community. Founder Chad Vargo discusses how this collective got started.

At least 20 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak

An EF-3 tornado in Streator, Illinois, and another in Kouts, Indiana, were among the strongest confirmed last week. Now, parts of Chicagoland could face another tornado threat Wednesday.

Chicago-area man used racial slur, pushed child and threw bicycle in Naperville: prosecutors

A Plainfield man has been charged with a hate crime after authorities said he directed a racial slur at a 9-year-old boy, pushed him and threw his bicycle during a confrontation this weekend in Naperville.

Addison man charged with sixth DUI after being found slumped over wheel: prosecutors

A suburban Chicago man accused of driving under the influence for the sixth time appeared in court Wednesday on a felony DUI charge after authorities said he was found slumped over the wheel of his vehicle in Addison.

Aurora man faces 8 felony charges after guns, drugs seized in police search

Aurora police say a convicted felon was arrested after officers recovered a stolen Glock, a rifle and suspected drugs during a search warrant Tuesday.

Oak Brook teen accused in fatal Downers Grove crash to remain in custody

An Oak Brook teen accused of causing a crash that killed a suburban Chicago couple will remain in custody after a DuPage County judge considered new evidence presented Tuesday, prosecutors said.

Chicago man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend's apartment, violently kidnapping her

A Chicago man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Addison apartment and kidnapping her earlier this year will remain in custody while his case moves forward.

Bears advance plans for Hammond, Naperville teen takeover arrests | Week in Review
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The Chicago Bears announced they're advancing plans for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana on Friday. And, nine people were arrested after a teen takeover in Naperville this week. We also break down a Chicago graduate who is going viral for having her diploma withheld after she did a split at graduation, and a lawsuit toward six officers and the City of Evanston over a police encounter. All this and more on "The Week in Review."

Woodridge man charged for sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy: prosecutors

A Woodridge man has been charged with sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy he met on Snapchat, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.

Convicted felon charged after loaded gun found at Naperville TopGolf: prosecutors

A previously convicted felon has been charged after a loaded gun in the parking lot of the Naperville TopGolf, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney.