Waves of storms across Chicago, suburbs through Saturday evening, with isolated tornadoes possible
The showers and thunderstorms will be strongest along and south of I-80, the National Weather Service said.
Lansing school district gears up for safe return, hires new resource officer
In Lansing, District 158 is kicking things off with a back-to-school bash before classes start Wednesday. The district is implementing several new safety measures this year.
Fire at St. Charles residence causes nearly $150K worth of damage
A fire erupted in a residence in St. Charles Friday night, causing about $150,000 worth of damage.
Suburban man found guilty of killing his wife after learning she was involved with another man
According to prosecutors, Shadwick King asphyxiated Kathleen King at their home, killing her. Shadwick King recently learned that his wife was emotionally involved with another man. He then placed Kathleen's body on Union Pacific Railway tracks.
Suburban man found guilty of murder in death of 40-year-old man
Chuckie Chatman had been upset that the victim, 40-year-old Ernest Hardy, was dating the mother of his children.
Man shot, critically wounded inside Southwest Side garage
A man was shot and critically wounded inside a garage early Tuesday on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Rescued Beagles arrive in South Elgin — how to adopt one
A Beagle brigade arrived in South Elgin Monday night.
South Elgin's Anderson Humane takes part in Beagle rescue effort
It's a large rescue happening Monday night in South Elgin: 100 beagles are arriving. They were rescued from Envigo, a breeding and research facility in Virginia that was found guilty of federal violations.
Dundee man sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting victim under 13 years old
“This victim was a young child when she was sexually assaulted. She held on to her secret for more than a decade before she finally told someone she trusted," said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Stacey Wittman.
ALDI wedding: Engaged couples have a chance to say ‘I do’ in Chicago-area supermarket
Your picture-perfect wedding day could include a walk down the grocery store aisle — plus a lot more. Fan-favorite ALDI supermarket is throwing its first-ever in-store wedding for one lucky couple.
Barbershops in Elgin offer free back-to-school haircuts for kids
A fresh hairdo is a back-to-school tradition.
Barbershops in Elgin offer free haircuts for kids
Back to school means it is time for a new do, and several barbershops in the Elgin area are giving students haircuts for free.
Five children and two adults killed when wrong-way driver smashes into van in suburban Chicago
The dead included Lauren Dobosz, 31, of Rolling Meadows, and five children: two 13-year-old girls, a 7-year-old boy, a 6-year-old boy, and a 5-year-old girl. Their names have not been released.
Several people killed in fiery crash on I-90 in McHenry County: reports
Illinois State Police are investigating a crash on I-90 that reportedly claimed the lives of multiple people in the Hampshire area.
6 teens arrested in Kane County after crashing stolen BMW, police say
Six teenagers were arrested after crashing a stolen BMW in Kane County early Thursday morning, police said.
Teens arrested after crashing stolen BMW in Kane County: police
Six teenagers were arrested after crashing a stolen BMW in Kane County on Thursday, police said.
Teen boys charged in Pheasant Run arson
Two male juveniles have been charged with starting a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort in St. Charles in May.
2 teens charged with starting fire at former Pheasant Run resort in St. Charles
While investigating, it was determined that four juveniles allegedly entered the property. Once inside, two juveniles set papers on fire in two separate areas.
Elgin man who sexually assaulted child multiple times gets 45 years in prison
A 48-year-old Elgin man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison by a Kane County judge for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12.
2 teens charged with setting former Pheasant Run resort on fire
Two male juveniles have been charged with starting a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort in St. Charles in May.