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.
2 found dead in parked car in Chicago's NW suburbs
A man and woman were found dead inside a vehicle early Tuesday morning in northwest suburban Crystal Lake, police said.
A man and woman were found dead inside a vehicle early Tuesday morning in northwest suburban Crystal Lake, police said.
Man and woman found dead in parked car in Crystal Lake, police say
Two people were found dead in a vehicle early Tuesday in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Two people were found dead in a vehicle early Tuesday in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Man electrocuted, another hurt after farm equipment hits power lines in rural Illinois: sheriff
A man was killed and another injured Monday evening after farm equipment came into contact with live power lines along a rural road in McHenry County.
A man was killed and another injured Monday evening after farm equipment came into contact with live power lines along a rural road in McHenry County.
Illinois jury convicts suburban Chicago man of murder after road rage shooting
A horn honk led to gunfire in suburban Chicago. Now, a jury has found Dru Jarvis guilty of murder.
A horn honk led to gunfire in suburban Chicago. Now, a jury has found Dru Jarvis guilty of murder.
McHenry firefighters save horse stuck in muddy pond | ChicagoLIVE
When a horse got stuck 20 feet off shore in a muddy pond, McHenry Township firefighters jumped into action — literally. Deputy Chief Karen Bush and Battalion Chief Dave Harwood tell ChicagoLIVE how teamwork, quick thinking, and a little farm know-how helped bring the animal safely back to land.
When a horse got stuck 20 feet off shore in a muddy pond, McHenry Township firefighters jumped into action — literally. Deputy Chief Karen Bush and Battalion Chief Dave Harwood tell ChicagoLIVE how teamwork, quick thinking, and a little farm know-how helped bring the animal safely back to land.
Skateboarder hospitalized after suburban hit-and-run crash, man arrested: sheriff
A man is hospitalized and another is in custody following a hit-and-run crash last weekend near suburban Huntley, authorities said.
A man is hospitalized and another is in custody following a hit-and-run crash last weekend near suburban Huntley, authorities said.
Fire crews save horse trapped in mud at McHenry farm
Fire crews rescued a horse that became stuck in a pond Tuesday afternoon at Hickory Creek Farm.
Fire crews rescued a horse that became stuck in a pond Tuesday afternoon at Hickory Creek Farm.
Jeep crash sends parked car flipping into garage: officials
A Jeep crashed into a parked car in the driveway, causing that car to flip into the garage of a Wonder Lake home, according to officials.
A Jeep crashed into a parked car in the driveway, causing that car to flip into the garage of a Wonder Lake home, according to officials.
Former suburban volleyball coach charged after allegedly trying to meet teen for sex
Special investigators with the Lake County Sheriff's Office chatted with the former youth coach online for several weeks posing as a young girl. Philip Bromley was arrested and charged after attempting to meet the 'child' in person for a sexual relationship.
Special investigators with the Lake County Sheriff's Office chatted with the former youth coach online for several weeks posing as a young girl. Philip Bromley was arrested and charged after attempting to meet the 'child' in person for a sexual relationship.
Illinois movie theater turning into a Barbie world
You can enter a Barbie world in McHenry this week!
You can enter a Barbie world in McHenry this week!
Woman dies after car crashes into Illinois home and catches fire, officials say
A woman died and a man was hurt after a car hit a home and caught fire Monday night in unincorporated Marengo.
A woman died and a man was hurt after a car hit a home and caught fire Monday night in unincorporated Marengo.
2 Aurora men charged in catalytic converter thefts across 8 counties
Two men from suburban Aurora were charged in connection to more than 35 catalytic converter thefts.?
Two men from suburban Aurora were charged in connection to more than 35 catalytic converter thefts.?
Tornado warning issued for McHenry, Boone counties
A Tornado Warning has been issued for some parts of northern Illinois.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for some parts of northern Illinois.
Strong winds, rain in northwest suburbs
Mike Caplan and Emily Wahls provide updates on the tornado warnings issued in McHenry and Boone counties.
Mike Caplan and Emily Wahls provide updates on the tornado warnings issued in McHenry and Boone counties.
Garbage truck driver extricated after rollover crash in Unincorporated Cary
The driver of a garbage truck is recovering after being extricated from his cab following a rollover crash in unincorporated Cary Friday morning.
The driver of a garbage truck is recovering after being extricated from his cab following a rollover crash in unincorporated Cary Friday morning.
Semi rollover crash spills gravel across Chicago-area road
A semi rolled over after running a red light and crashing into a car Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
A semi rolled over after running a red light and crashing into a car Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Chicago suburb knife scare sparks school alerts, but 'weapon' was a pencil
A report of a knife-wielding person in Chicago’s northwest suburbs set off a police search and school safety alerts Thursday — but the supposed weapon turned out to be a pencil.
A report of a knife-wielding person in Chicago’s northwest suburbs set off a police search and school safety alerts Thursday — but the supposed weapon turned out to be a pencil.
Car crashes into Woodstock duplex, causing gas leak
A car crashed into a duplex in Woodstock on Saturday afternoon, damaging the structure and causing a gas leak, officials said.
A car crashed into a duplex in Woodstock on Saturday afternoon, damaging the structure and causing a gas leak, officials said.
Child critically injured after being run over by lawnmower: officials
A young child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being run over by a lawnmower in Cary, Ill. on Saturday.
A young child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being run over by a lawnmower in Cary, Ill. on Saturday.