Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
'Woodstock Willie' did not see his shadow — here's what that means
The event Wednesday morning was the 30th since the infamous movie "Groundhog Day," starring Evanston actor Bill Murray.
The event Wednesday morning was the 30th since the infamous movie "Groundhog Day," starring Evanston actor Bill Murray.
'Woodstock Willie' did not see his shadow!
?Woodstock Willie? had his moment of fame Wednesday morning.
?Woodstock Willie? had his moment of fame Wednesday morning.
Crystal Lake father gets tattoo to match 4-year-old daughter's surgical scar
The idea of a tattoo evolved from a mantra that Matt and Lauren came to adopt during the course of Everly's journey: strength comes in knowing you're not alone.
The idea of a tattoo evolved from a mantra that Matt and Lauren came to adopt during the course of Everly's journey: strength comes in knowing you're not alone.
Crystal Lake father gets tattoo to match daughter's scar
Matt Backe of Crystal Lake got a tattoo on his chest, which looks just like the scar on the chest of his 4-year-old daughter.
Matt Backe of Crystal Lake got a tattoo on his chest, which looks just like the scar on the chest of his 4-year-old daughter.
Woodstock Willie emerges on Groundhog Day, predicts early spring
Rick Bellairs, Woodstock Groundhog Day Chair, talks about Woodstock Willie and the Illinois town's grand traditions on Groundhog Day.
Rick Bellairs, Woodstock Groundhog Day Chair, talks about Woodstock Willie and the Illinois town's grand traditions on Groundhog Day.
You've heard about lake-effect snow but what about industrial-effect snow?
Lake-effect snow is expected and no big deal in Chicago but industrial-effect snow is more rare.
Lake-effect snow is expected and no big deal in Chicago but industrial-effect snow is more rare.
Suburban nurse charged with tampering with morphine prescribed to patients
A Chicago-area nurse was charged Thursday with tampering with the medications of two patients, according to a new federal indictment.
A Chicago-area nurse was charged Thursday with tampering with the medications of two patients, according to a new federal indictment.
Suspect fatally shot after opening fire on deputies in Port Barrington
McHenry County Sheriff deputies were involved in a shooting early Tuesday morning in Port Barrington.
McHenry County Sheriff deputies were involved in a shooting early Tuesday morning in Port Barrington.
Suburban school district cancels January 3 classes because of COVID
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
Cleanup efforts underway in Chicago, suburbs following first measurable snowfall
Following the first measurable snowfall of the season Tuesday afternoon, cleanup efforts were underway in Chicago and the suburbs well into the evening.
Following the first measurable snowfall of the season Tuesday afternoon, cleanup efforts were underway in Chicago and the suburbs well into the evening.
One student arrested in Woodstock school threat investigation: Police
A Woodstock high school student was arrested during an investigation of a social media threat to Woodstock North High School, police said.
A Woodstock high school student was arrested during an investigation of a social media threat to Woodstock North High School, police said.
WANTED: Have you seen 'Tyson the Bison' walking around the suburbs?
An American buffalo is on the loose in western Lake and eastern McHenry Counties, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
An American buffalo is on the loose in western Lake and eastern McHenry Counties, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Lawsuit by Kankakee, McHenry counties to keep ICE detention center agreements has been dropped
A lawsuit filed by McHenry and Kankakee Counties to stop the implementation of the Illinois Way Forward Act was dismissed on Monday.
A lawsuit filed by McHenry and Kankakee Counties to stop the implementation of the Illinois Way Forward Act was dismissed on Monday.
ICU beds become harder to find in Illinois as COVID infections spread
The state's “Region 7” area, which covers southern Cook County, plus Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, had just eight ICU beds available as of Dec. 2.
The state's “Region 7” area, which covers southern Cook County, plus Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, had just eight ICU beds available as of Dec. 2.
Man arrested in Wisconsin for double-murder in Algonquin
A man wanted for the murders of two people in north suburban Algonquin was arrested Thursday in Wisconsin.
A man wanted for the murders of two people in north suburban Algonquin was arrested Thursday in Wisconsin.
Algonquin double homicide: Man arrested in Wisconsin after 2 found dead
A man was arrested in Wisconsin in connection to the deaths of two people in suburban Algonquin.
A man was arrested in Wisconsin in connection to the deaths of two people in suburban Algonquin.
Death investigation underway after 2 Algonquin residents were found dead; foul play suspected
A person of interest is being sought in the deaths of two Algonquin residents, police said.
A person of interest is being sought in the deaths of two Algonquin residents, police said.
McHenry County College will not allow unvaccinated students to attend classes in person starting in January
The college says about 85 percent of students have been vaccinated.
The college says about 85 percent of students have been vaccinated.
College in McHenry County won't allow unvaccinated students on campus starting in January
McHenry County College wants some students to stay home next semester.
McHenry County College wants some students to stay home next semester.



















