Antioch boy says he saw 'giant ball of fire' streaking from sky
"Out of nowhere I just see a giant asteroid pass by, like a giant ball of fire," said 10-year-old Alexander Herrington.
"Out of nowhere I just see a giant asteroid pass by, like a giant ball of fire," said 10-year-old Alexander Herrington.
Suburban boy sees flaming object fly past home
After purchasing a metal detector and searching the swampy area near their home, they discovered what appeared to be a meteorite.�
After purchasing a metal detector and searching the swampy area near their home, they discovered what appeared to be a meteorite.�
Zion man, 18, killed in vehicle crash
According to authorities, the vehicle left the roadway, went into a ditch and struck a utility pole. One of the passengers in the vehicle, an 18-year-old man, was later pronounced deceased.
According to authorities, the vehicle left the roadway, went into a ditch and struck a utility pole. One of the passengers in the vehicle, an 18-year-old man, was later pronounced deceased.
Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in Orlando
While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.
While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.
North Chicago man found dead in single-car crash in Lake County
A 45-year-old North Chicago man was found dead in Lake County, following a single car crash Sunday morning, according to police.
A 45-year-old North Chicago man was found dead in Lake County, following a single car crash Sunday morning, according to police.
7-year-old boy struck by SUV, critically injured while walking dog in Beach Park
A 7-year-old boy was critically injured Friday after being struck by an SUV in north suburban Beach Park.
A 7-year-old boy was critically injured Friday after being struck by an SUV in north suburban Beach Park.
Lack of demand prompts closure of several COVID-19 testing sites in the Chicago suburbs
Demand for COVID-19 testing is down so sharply that the Illinois Department of Public Health is shutting down several community-based testing sites at the close of business Thursday.
Demand for COVID-19 testing is down so sharply that the Illinois Department of Public Health is shutting down several community-based testing sites at the close of business Thursday.
'Defeating the aging process': 64-year-old Crystal Lake skater inspires others to stay active
Most of us get to the age where our athletic glory has faded way into the past, If there was any at all to begin with.
Most of us get to the age where our athletic glory has faded way into the past, If there was any at all to begin with.
Vernon Hills restaurant uses robot to serve food as staff shortages continue
'SERVI': The first robotic server of its kind is in Illinois. With the push of a button, the robot named Servi is off and running.
'SERVI': The first robotic server of its kind is in Illinois. With the push of a button, the robot named Servi is off and running.
Vernon Hills restaurant uses robot to serve food
The future of dining has arrived in north suburban Vernon Hills. And it?s running on wheels and a battery.
The future of dining has arrived in north suburban Vernon Hills. And it?s running on wheels and a battery.
Minor who pointed fake gun at Round Lake Beach police officer facing several charges
Charges have been filed against a juvenile who allegedly pointed a replica gun at a Round Lake Beach police officer last week leading to an officer-involved shooting.
Charges have been filed against a juvenile who allegedly pointed a replica gun at a Round Lake Beach police officer last week leading to an officer-involved shooting.
Wednesday will be warm, but weather every other day this week in Chicago will be colder than normal
Wednesday will feel significantly warmer, with a high of about 67 in the Chicago area, but that warm weather comes with a chance of showers and a threat of thunderstorms. On Thursday, Chicago's weather will be back to unseasonable cold and we could see more rain and even snow showers.
Wednesday will feel significantly warmer, with a high of about 67 in the Chicago area, but that warm weather comes with a chance of showers and a threat of thunderstorms. On Thursday, Chicago's weather will be back to unseasonable cold and we could see more rain and even snow showers.
Illinois and Chicago cutting back on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
Also on Friday, Illinois will close ten community-based COVID testing sites across the state, impacting five clinics in the Chicago area: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Harwood Heights, South Holland and Waukegan. At one point those sites were each testing more than a thousand people a day, but now that number is down to less than 50.
Also on Friday, Illinois will close ten community-based COVID testing sites across the state, impacting five clinics in the Chicago area: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Harwood Heights, South Holland and Waukegan. At one point those sites were each testing more than a thousand people a day, but now that number is down to less than 50.
Illinois and Chicago cutting back on COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
On Friday, Illinois will close ten community-based COVID testing sites across the state, impacting five clinics in the Chicago area: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Harwood Heights, South Holland and Waukegan. At one point those sites were each testing more than a thousand people a day for coronavirus, but now that number is down to less than 50. Dane Placko reports.
On Friday, Illinois will close ten community-based COVID testing sites across the state, impacting five clinics in the Chicago area: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Harwood Heights, South Holland and Waukegan. At one point those sites were each testing more than a thousand people a day for coronavirus, but now that number is down to less than 50. Dane Placko reports.
Jay Leno performs at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Legendary comedian and game show host Jay Leno continues a legacy of laughter. More than 1,800 fans saw Leno at Waukegan’s historic Genesee Theatre Friday night.
Legendary comedian and game show host Jay Leno continues a legacy of laughter. More than 1,800 fans saw Leno at Waukegan’s historic Genesee Theatre Friday night.
Jay Leno performing at Genesee Theatre in Waukegan
Jay Leno is in town! He performed at the Genesee Theatre in the Chicago suburbs.
Jay Leno is in town! He performed at the Genesee Theatre in the Chicago suburbs.
'Dangerous' felon arrested in Grayslake with help from K9 Ryker
A felon accused of sexual assault and violating his parole was arrested Friday morning in suburban Chicago.
A felon accused of sexual assault and violating his parole was arrested Friday morning in suburban Chicago.
Teen raises $30K to support mental health services
One teenager has done something pretty amazing. In honor of her bat mitzvah, she has raised $30,000 to support mental health services.
One teenager has done something pretty amazing. In honor of her bat mitzvah, she has raised $30,000 to support mental health services.
Ravinia Festival lineup: Pitbull, Erykah Badu, The Black Crowes among new acts
Ravinia Festival announced its diverse and jam-packed lineup Thursday, previewing more than 100 concerts coming to the Highland Park outdoor venue this summer.
Ravinia Festival announced its diverse and jam-packed lineup Thursday, previewing more than 100 concerts coming to the Highland Park outdoor venue this summer.
Woman found guilty of Waukegan fatal hit-and-run that killed Kenosha father
The jury found that Linda Ray knew she hit Chad Aiello, a father of one, and did not remain on the scene.
The jury found that Linda Ray knew she hit Chad Aiello, a father of one, and did not remain on the scene.