Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
Above average temperatures will continue Sunday and into the week, with chance of scattered showers
Saturday's high temperature of about 86 degrees is well above average for this time of year, and Sunday will be almost as hot, with a high of 84.
Saturday's high temperature of about 86 degrees is well above average for this time of year, and Sunday will be almost as hot, with a high of 84.
Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.
Restaurant in McHenry county linked to salmonella outbreak
The outbreak has been linked to El Sombrero in Fox River Grove.
The outbreak has been linked to El Sombrero in Fox River Grove.
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Algonquin elementary school
A COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Algonquin is the first in McHenry County.
A COVID-19 outbreak at an elementary school in Algonquin is the first in McHenry County.
Labor Day weekend: Fests, fireworks scheduled across Chicago, suburbs
CHECK IT OUT! Labor Day weekend means the return of several festivals in the Chicago area. Here are some ideas for your long weekend.
CHECK IT OUT! Labor Day weekend means the return of several festivals in the Chicago area. Here are some ideas for your long weekend.
19 Illinois residents drawn in final vaccine lottery
Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Hundreds of Algonquin students quarantined due to COVID-19 outbreak
Algonquin-based Community School District 300 is dealing with a massive COVID-19 outbreak among students.
Algonquin-based Community School District 300 is dealing with a massive COVID-19 outbreak among students.
Algonquin school district grappling with COVID-19 outbreak among students
According to Algonquin Community Unit School District 300, since starting nearly two weeks ago, more than 400 students have had to quarantine because of COVID-19 cases.
According to Algonquin Community Unit School District 300, since starting nearly two weeks ago, more than 400 students have had to quarantine because of COVID-19 cases.
12 police officers to be recognized for Freund case
The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew ?AJ? Freund are being honored for their work on the case.
The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew ?AJ? Freund are being honored for their work on the case.
Crystal Lake officers to be honored for solving murder of Andrew Freund
The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew “AJ” Freund are being honored for their work on the case.
The officers who helped solve the murder of Andrew “AJ” Freund are being honored for their work on the case.
McHenry County man charged with indecent solicitation, traveling to meet a 14-year-old girl
"In the era of technology, I strongly recommend all parents and guardians monitor your children’s electronic use and have serious conversations about the risks of online predators, as online predators are prevalent, and they lurk in the shadows of cyberspace,” said Sheriff John D. Idleburg.
"In the era of technology, I strongly recommend all parents and guardians monitor your children’s electronic use and have serious conversations about the risks of online predators, as online predators are prevalent, and they lurk in the shadows of cyberspace,” said Sheriff John D. Idleburg.
Crystal Lake battered by powerful storm
Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.
Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.
Cary girl, 16, missing from northwest suburbs; last seen July 27
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Police in northwest suburban Cary are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl.
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Police in northwest suburban Cary are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
Woman found guilty of abusing elderly woman in her care in Island Lake
A woman has been found guilty of abusing an 82-year-old woman in her care in Island Lake in McHenry County.
A woman has been found guilty of abusing an 82-year-old woman in her care in Island Lake in McHenry County.
New Illinois law will effectively end immigrant detention
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Three men wanted for road rage murder in the suburbs
West Dundee police say that Kurt Doporcyk, 41; Ryan Barrett, 32; and Peter Stoyshich, 30, killed Alex Hall, 52.
West Dundee police say that Kurt Doporcyk, 41; Ryan Barrett, 32; and Peter Stoyshich, 30, killed Alex Hall, 52.
Thieves steal 7-year-old boy's Go Kart, trailer in Lake in the Hills
A northwest suburban 7-year-old boy is having to hit the brakes on his Go Kart racing career because thieves stole his expensive gear.
A northwest suburban 7-year-old boy is having to hit the brakes on his Go Kart racing career because thieves stole his expensive gear.
Pritzker signs legislation expanding equity for special needs students
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.