Live updates: Rash of tornado outbreaks across Illinois, NW Indiana
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:
Yorkville man sentenced to 12 years for sexual assault of minor: officials
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a minor, according to the Kendall County State's Attorney.
A Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a minor, according to the Kendall County State's Attorney.
Man found dead, 14-year-old wounded in shooting after Chicago-area party
A 22-year-old man was found dead inside a home in unincorporated Oswego Township on Sunday as sheriff’s deputies investigated a shooting that left a teenage girl wounded.
A 22-year-old man was found dead inside a home in unincorporated Oswego Township on Sunday as sheriff’s deputies investigated a shooting that left a teenage girl wounded.
Suburban Chicago house explosion: Two found dead in debris
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two found dead after house explosion in Chicago suburb
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two found dead after house explosion in Oswego
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
Two people were found dead after a house explosion in a Chicago suburb on Thursday evening.
House explosion reported in Oswego, officials say
A house explosion was reported Thursday night in Oswego, prompting a large emergency response, authorities said.
A house explosion was reported Thursday night in Oswego, prompting a large emergency response, authorities said.
Aurora man charged with murdering ex-wife at her Oswego home: police
An Aurora man has been charged with murdering his ex-wife at her home in Oswego, according to police.
An Aurora man has been charged with murdering his ex-wife at her home in Oswego, according to police.
Megalodome Golf plans $50 million indoor golf course in Chicago suburbs
A proposed indoor golf course would let Chicagoland golfers tee off year-round, no matter the weather!
A proposed indoor golf course would let Chicagoland golfers tee off year-round, no matter the weather!
Suburban police seek public's help in homicide investigation
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
Oswego police seek public's help in homicide investigation in southwest suburb
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
Oswego police are asking nearby residents to check their surveillance cameras and yards after a woman was found dead in the southwest suburb on Tuesday.
Illinois man sentenced to 30 years for killing mother, family dog: prosecutors
An Illinois man convicted of killing his mother and the family dog has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, prosecutors said.
An Illinois man convicted of killing his mother and the family dog has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, prosecutors said.
Illinois election 2026: How to find your polling place
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
When does early voting start for Illinois’ 2026 primary election?
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.
Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.
Finnegan’s Law adopted in Oswego after deadly Portillo’s crash in July
Oswego passed Finnegan's Law, a new ordinance requiring reinforced barriers at vulnerable building entrances and outdoor public areas. The law is named after the 2-year-old boy that died after a car crashed into a Portillo's restaurant in July.
Oswego passed Finnegan's Law, a new ordinance requiring reinforced barriers at vulnerable building entrances and outdoor public areas. The law is named after the 2-year-old boy that died after a car crashed into a Portillo's restaurant in July.
No criminal charges in Oswego Portillo's crash that killed toddler, police say
No criminal charges will be filed against the driver who crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego in July, killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring 12 others, police announced Wednesday.
No criminal charges will be filed against the driver who crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego in July, killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring 12 others, police announced Wednesday.
No criminal charges in Oswego Portillo's crash that killed toddler, police say
No criminal charges will be filed against the driver who crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego in July, killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring 12 others, police announced Wednesday.
No criminal charges will be filed against the driver who crashed into a Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego in July, killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring 12 others, police announced Wednesday.
Illinois 2026 elections: Everything you need to know
Next year, Illinoisans will go to the polls to vote on several key federal, state, and local elected positions in the 2026 midterm elections.
Next year, Illinoisans will go to the polls to vote on several key federal, state, and local elected positions in the 2026 midterm elections.
19-year-old charged in fatal stabbing at Oswego Chick-fil-A: police
A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing Wednesday morning at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Chicago’s southwest suburb of Oswego, police said.
A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing Wednesday morning at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Chicago’s southwest suburb of Oswego, police said.