Data center fears mount after Illinois village residents prepare for the worst
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
It's been two days since we first told you about Constellation Energy buying several hundred acres of land in or near the Village of Essex and it's still anyone's guess what they are going to do with all of that land.
'Mini Nerf football': Hailstone produced during severe storms breaks Illinois record
A Kankakee 14-year-old discovered a larger-than-average hailstone during severe storms in Illinois. That hailstone broke the record for largest hailstone not just in Illinois but possibly for any place east of the Mississippi River. FOX Chicago meteorologist JD Rudd explains how the hailstone was discovered and how researchers found it broke the record.
A Kankakee 14-year-old discovered a larger-than-average hailstone during severe storms in Illinois. That hailstone broke the record for largest hailstone not just in Illinois but possibly for any place east of the Mississippi River. FOX Chicago meteorologist JD Rudd explains how the hailstone was discovered and how researchers found it broke the record.
Data center fears grow after massive land purchases in Chicago suburb
Residents in far south suburban Essex have been on edge for nearly a year about a data center possibly being built in their village.
Residents in far south suburban Essex have been on edge for nearly a year about a data center possibly being built in their village.
Data center fears grow after massive land purchases in Chicago suburb
Essex residents are raising concerns after Constellation Energy purchased more than 700 acres near the village, fueling speculation about a possible data center.
Essex residents are raising concerns after Constellation Energy purchased more than 700 acres near the village, fueling speculation about a possible data center.
Dog fighting ring investigation in Chicago suburb leads to 2 arrests: 'Most disturbing'
A man and a woman were arrested in connection with a dog fighting ring in suburban Chicago.
A man and a woman were arrested in connection with a dog fighting ring in suburban Chicago.
Kankakee County corrections officer killed in Momence crash identified
A Kankakee County corrections officer was among two people killed in a crash early Sunday in Momence.
A Kankakee County corrections officer was among two people killed in a crash early Sunday in Momence.
Suspect charged in Kankakee shooting that left one dead, one injured, police say
A suspect has been charged with homicide after a shooting in Kankakee left one man dead and another injured Tuesday, authorities said.
A suspect has been charged with homicide after a shooting in Kankakee left one man dead and another injured Tuesday, authorities said.
7th suspect charged in Winnetka home invasion case tied to Lil Zay Osama
A seventh man is now charged in the violent Winnetka home invasion case tied to Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama. Here are the new details.
A seventh man is now charged in the violent Winnetka home invasion case tied to Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama. Here are the new details.
Lil Zay Osama responds to federal charges in Winnetka home invasion
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama is speaking out after being hit with federal charges tied to a suburban home invasion last month.
Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama is speaking out after being hit with federal charges tied to a suburban home invasion last month.
Armed man shot, killed by Bradley police officers
Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead Wednesday afternoon in Bradley.
Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead Wednesday afternoon in Bradley.
Will County dispatcher dies in I-55 crash: 'Rest easy Missi'
A Will County dispatcher died after a car crash on Interstate 55 over the weekend.
A Will County dispatcher died after a car crash on Interstate 55 over the weekend.
Kankakee County rebuilds after EF-3 tornado as residents brace for more severe weather
More than two weeks after an EF-3 tornado tore through Kankakee County, business owners and neighbors are making steady progress as they rebuild together.
More than two weeks after an EF-3 tornado tore through Kankakee County, business owners and neighbors are making steady progress as they rebuild together.
Volunteers aid Kankakee-area tornado victims one week after storms
It's been a week since severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas around Kankakee, and on Sunday, volunteers were out making sure that the victims of those storms get some help.
It's been a week since severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas around Kankakee, and on Sunday, volunteers were out making sure that the victims of those storms get some help.
Scientists to scan Kankakee hailstone for potential Illinois state record | ChicagoLIVE
A hailstone discovered in Kankakee is being examined at Northern Illinois University to determine if it sets a new state record.
A hailstone discovered in Kankakee is being examined at Northern Illinois University to determine if it sets a new state record.
Kankakee County hit by storm as it recovers from Tuesday's tornado
Heavy rain fell in Kankakee, washing out streets. Strong winds blew through with lightning as well. This all comes while some residents there are still cleaning up from Tuesday's tornado. Joanie Lum was live at a new shelter in Kankakee.
Heavy rain fell in Kankakee, washing out streets. Strong winds blew through with lightning as well. This all comes while some residents there are still cleaning up from Tuesday's tornado. Joanie Lum was live at a new shelter in Kankakee.
Kankakee residents continue tornado cleanup as severe weather returns
Kankakee residents are still cleaning up from Tuesday’s tornado as severe weather returned Sunday with heavy rain and falling temperatures, adding to challenges for those who lost homes and property and prompting preparations to help people come in from the cold.
Kankakee residents are still cleaning up from Tuesday’s tornado as severe weather returned Sunday with heavy rain and falling temperatures, adding to challenges for those who lost homes and property and prompting preparations to help people come in from the cold.
Person found dead in Aroma Park home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Person found dead in suburban Chicago home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Gov. Pritzker tours damage around Kankakee, Aroma Park
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Gov. Pritzker visits Kankakee, surveys damage after EF-3 tornado
Gov. Pritzker visited Kankakee on Thursday after the area was struck by an EF-3 tornado, leaving behind widespread damage.
Gov. Pritzker visited Kankakee on Thursday after the area was struck by an EF-3 tornado, leaving behind widespread damage.