Illinois wrongful death lawsuit raises concerns over car exhaust safety
A Grayslake auto repair shop faces a wrongful death lawsuit after two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a vehicle in Crystal Lake, with negligence allegations at the center of the case.
A Grayslake auto repair shop faces a wrongful death lawsuit after two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a vehicle in Crystal Lake, with negligence allegations at the center of the case.
Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know
Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate.
Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate.
Where is my polling place? Chicago-area county breakdown
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots.
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots.
Firefighters rescue 2 from balcony during McHenry condo fire
A massive fire at a McHenry condominium building sent three people to the hospital Wednesday morning and left four units uninhabitable, officials said.
A massive fire at a McHenry condominium building sent three people to the hospital Wednesday morning and left four units uninhabitable, officials said.
Truck carrying hydrochloric acid rolls over, snarls traffic on Jane Addams Tollway
A crash involving a semi-truck carrying hydrochloric acid was blocking I-90 in Chicago's far northwest suburbs Friday morning.
A crash involving a semi-truck carrying hydrochloric acid was blocking I-90 in Chicago's far northwest suburbs Friday morning.
Election 2026: Your guide to Chicago-area ballot questions, referenda
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
The midterm election won’t just include key races for offices, but also key ballot questions asking voters to weigh in on tax increases, borrowing and other hot-button issues.
Lawyers seek bank records in lawsuit against man accused in deadly Fox River boat crash
The estate of Magdalena Jablonska is seeking access to Richard Stevenson’s financial records and asking to expand its wrongful death lawsuit, adding new developments in the civil case stemming from a fatal boat crash on the Fox River.
The estate of Magdalena Jablonska is seeking access to Richard Stevenson’s financial records and asking to expand its wrongful death lawsuit, adding new developments in the civil case stemming from a fatal boat crash on the Fox River.
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue unveils nation's first accessible fire safety trailer
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department is breaking new ground when it comes to accessible fire safety training.
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department is breaking new ground when it comes to accessible fire safety training.
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue unveils nation's first accessible fire safety trailer
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department is breaking new ground when it comes to accessible fire safety training.
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department is breaking new ground when it comes to accessible fire safety training.
Luck was in the air: 3 Illinois Lottery players win $1.65 million in one day
Monday turned into a payday for three Illinois Lottery players, who won a combined $1.65 million in Powerball and Lucky Day Lotto prizes, according to lottery officials.
Monday turned into a payday for three Illinois Lottery players, who won a combined $1.65 million in Powerball and Lucky Day Lotto prizes, according to lottery officials.
Chicago-area residents oppose battery project, but it could help avoid higher taxes
Residents in one part of Chicagoland are pushing back against a massive battery project, but it could help keep their taxes from going up.
Residents in one part of Chicagoland are pushing back against a massive battery project, but it could help keep their taxes from going up.
McHenry County residents oppose battery project, but it could help avoid higher taxes
Residents in one part of Chicagoland are pushing back against a massive battery project, but it could help keep their taxes from going up.
Residents in one part of Chicagoland are pushing back against a massive battery project, but it could help keep their taxes from going up.
Election 2026 in Illinois: When does early voting begin?
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Early voting for the 2026 general election gets underway this month across the Chicago area with local, state and federal offices on the ballot.
Pistakee Yacht Club claims victory in 3-year legal fight with Johnsburg
After almost three years in court, including a bench trial, the legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club appears to be over, after the judge gave a mixed ruling.
After almost three years in court, including a bench trial, the legal fight between the Village of Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club appears to be over, after the judge gave a mixed ruling.
Johnsburg yacht club claims victory after nearly 3-year legal battle
A judge issued a mixed ruling in the zoning fight between Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club, allowing boat storage on the club’s backlot during boating season while restricting outdoor storage during the winter months.
A judge issued a mixed ruling in the zoning fight between Johnsburg and the Pistakee Yacht Club, allowing boat storage on the club’s backlot during boating season while restricting outdoor storage during the winter months.
Woman killed in 4-vehicle crash involving Spring Grove police squad car, sheriff says
A woman was killed and several others were injured Sunday in a four-vehicle crash involving a Spring Grove Police Department squad car responding to an emergency call, authorities said.
A woman was killed and several others were injured Sunday in a four-vehicle crash involving a Spring Grove Police Department squad car responding to an emergency call, authorities said.
Chicago photographer accused of traveling to meet minor for sex
Prosecutors say a Chicago photographer met a minor through his work before allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse at a McHenry County park.
Prosecutors say a Chicago photographer met a minor through his work before allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse at a McHenry County park.
Fox River Grove man pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed teen siblings
A 19-year-old suburban man has pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI after a crash last year killed two teenage siblings.
A 19-year-old suburban man has pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI after a crash last year killed two teenage siblings.
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash with minivan in Marengo, officials say
A motorcyclist was airlifted with serious injuries after her motorcycle became lodged in the side of a minivan in Marengo, officials said.
A motorcyclist was airlifted with serious injuries after her motorcycle became lodged in the side of a minivan in Marengo, officials said.
Chicago remembers Dolly Parton
Chicagoland is remembering Dolly Parton, the country music icon, in various ways after her death at 80.
Chicagoland is remembering Dolly Parton, the country music icon, in various ways after her death at 80.