Tornados possible in Chicago area Saturday night after morning tornadoes in Naperville, Crest Hill, Joliet

The National Weather Service said that thunderstorms heading across Northern Illinois Saturday evening have "the potential to deliver all severe hazards to the region, including damaging straight line winds and a few brief tornadoes."

Tornadoes hit Chicago suburbs of Crest Hill, Joliet, Naperville on Saturday, Weather Service confirms

The tornado that started in Crest Hill tracked into the north side of Joliet before lifting. It was an EF-0 with peak winds of 70 mph. The tornado that hit the southwest side of Naperville has also been assigned a preliminary EF-0 rating with peak estimated winds of 80 mph.

Cooper Roberts, boy shot at Highland Park parade, sees condition worsen after brief improvement

Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed when he was shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, is still experiencing ups and downs in his recovery, according to a new update from his family.

Cooper Roberts, boy shot at Highland Park parade, sees condition worsen after brief improvement
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Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed when he was shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, is still experiencing ups and downs in his recovery, according to a new update from his family.

Man wore Halloween mask, robbed Antioch residence: police

Michael Tangney, 30, was wearing a Halloween mask and allegedly in possession of stolen items, as well as cocaine and methamphetamine when he was captured by police.

8 shot, 1 fatally, in three shootings overnight in Lake County

Police, firefighters and hospital personnel in Lake County were busy overnight after eight people were shot, one fatally, in three major shootings in Waukegan and North Chicago.

Former Highland Park officer returns from Ohio to help
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The Highland Park police chief interrupted a meeting of officers to bring in a familiar face, who was greeted with hugs and cheers. That warm welcome was for Nate Maring, a former co-worker answering the call to help.

Former Highland Park cop returns from Ohio to help after parade shooting

"To say that they're my family is the only way to describe it. And so, it's just good to be back and help them," said Officer Nate Maring of the West Chester, Ohio, police department.