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.
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.
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.
First marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County opens its doors
Windy City Cannabis in Carpentersville is the first marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County.
Windy City Cannabis in Carpentersville is the first marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County.
Marijuana dispensary opening Thursday in Carpentersville
Windy City Cannabis is the first marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County.
Windy City Cannabis is the first marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County.
T-storms, lightning heading into Chicago area Wednesday afternoon
LIGHTNING & THUNDER: Storms are heading towards the Chicago area this evening. The areas most likely to get hit are suburbs west of Chicago including Elgin, Aurora, Joliet and Kankakee. Communities along the lakefront could be impacted as well.
LIGHTNING & THUNDER: Storms are heading towards the Chicago area this evening. The areas most likely to get hit are suburbs west of Chicago including Elgin, Aurora, Joliet and Kankakee. Communities along the lakefront could be impacted as well.
Batavia art teacher pens book to help kids express their creativity
Theresa Fontana, a Batavia art teacher and author, talks about lessons from her new book, 'The Secret To Being Creative.'
Theresa Fontana, a Batavia art teacher and author, talks about lessons from her new book, 'The Secret To Being Creative.'
Not your ordinary canine cop: Elgin police add comfort K9 to the force
At a time when police are under fire like never before, one northwest suburban police department has a new recruit everyone loves.
At a time when police are under fire like never before, one northwest suburban police department has a new recruit everyone loves.
Kane Repertory Theatre showcasing new play 'Security'
Eric Roberts and Ansley Valentine talk about their new play 'Security' and how they're adapting it to fit the trying times of the pandemic.
Eric Roberts and Ansley Valentine talk about their new play 'Security' and how they're adapting it to fit the trying times of the pandemic.
Man, 54, injured in ultralight crash in Huntley
A 54-year-old man was injured Saturday evening when the carbon paramotor ultralight he was operating crashed in northwest suburban Huntley.
A 54-year-old man was injured Saturday evening when the carbon paramotor ultralight he was operating crashed in northwest suburban Huntley.
Social worker with Kane County Sheriff's Office helps crime victims alongside deputies
"Let's say we encounter a victim who is not comfortable around the police. My hope is that I can make them feel comfortable enough to feel that they can rely not just on myself but them too," Krupp said.
"Let's say we encounter a victim who is not comfortable around the police. My hope is that I can make them feel comfortable enough to feel that they can rely not just on myself but them too," Krupp said.
North Aurora man charged with killing 18-year-old in Aurora hit-and-run
Jace Williams, 24, turned himself in to police about noon Sunday, about 11 hours after he hit 18-year-old Juan Carlos Zamudio with his pick-up truck at East Indian Trail and Mitchell Road, Aurora police said.
Jace Williams, 24, turned himself in to police about noon Sunday, about 11 hours after he hit 18-year-old Juan Carlos Zamudio with his pick-up truck at East Indian Trail and Mitchell Road, Aurora police said.
Illinois opens 4 more suburban mass vaccination sites to any state residents
Starting this week, these sites offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Illinoisans regardless of zip code.
Starting this week, these sites offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Illinoisans regardless of zip code.
Chicago man gets 10 years for drug-induced homicide charge in overdose of Batavia man
A Chicago man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling heroin to a Batavia man who fatally overdosed in 2018.
A Chicago man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling heroin to a Batavia man who fatally overdosed in 2018.
Skateboarder dies after crash in Geneva
A 23-year-old St. Charles man died three days after he was struck by a vehicle while he rode a skateboard in suburban Geneva.
A 23-year-old St. Charles man died three days after he was struck by a vehicle while he rode a skateboard in suburban Geneva.
Geneva school district approves return to fulltime in-person learning
Jean Smith, co-founder of Geneva Parents United for Students, talks about the district's decision to get students back in classrooms five days a week.
Jean Smith, co-founder of Geneva Parents United for Students, talks about the district's decision to get students back in classrooms five days a week.
Dundee man faces up to 30 years in prison for kidnapping, robbery at suburban Spring Hill Mall
A Dundee man faces up to 30 years in prison for kidnapping a security guard and robbing phone stores in 2016 at a north suburban mall.
A Dundee man faces up to 30 years in prison for kidnapping a security guard and robbing phone stores in 2016 at a north suburban mall.
Man sentenced to prison for road rage shooting in Kane County
William Lutz, 59, fired shots at another truck driver whom he believed was blocking the road at a truck stop off U.S. Route 20.
William Lutz, 59, fired shots at another truck driver whom he believed was blocking the road at a truck stop off U.S. Route 20.
New mass vaccination site opens in Batavia
A new mass vaccination site opened in Batavia on Friday for anyone in Illinois who falls under the expanded phase 1B.
A new mass vaccination site opened in Batavia on Friday for anyone in Illinois who falls under the expanded phase 1B.
Elgin police investigate apparent murder-suicide
A man and woman were found shot to death early Wednesday in what police were investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.
A man and woman were found shot to death early Wednesday in what police were investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.
Woman fatally hit by truck after pushing husband out of the way in Elgin
An Elburn woman was credited with saving her husband’s life after she pushed him out of the way of an incoming truck, only to be fatally struck herself in Elgin in the west suburbs.
An Elburn woman was credited with saving her husband’s life after she pushed him out of the way of an incoming truck, only to be fatally struck herself in Elgin in the west suburbs.