Suburban woman charged with threatening to kill Donald Trump and Barron Trump
A suburban Chicago woman was charged with threatening to shoot and kill former President Donald Trump and his son Barron earlier this year.
Final month of summer brings threat of extreme weather to Chicago, historical data shows
Only a few more weeks left of summer but this is no time to let our guard down when it comes to severe weather in the Chicago area.
Chicago area restaurants serve up tasty treats for pets
The dog days of summer are here, and that means many local restaurants are aiming to please their loyal, patio customer base, with two legs and four. From the city to the suburbs, some restaurants are taking the doggie bag to the next level.
The Tornado State: Illinois emerges as new hot spot for twisters, defying traditional patterns
The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.
Former Joliet police officer found not guilty in deadly 2020 crash
A former Joliet police officer was found not guilty of aggravated DUI in connection to a 2020 crash that left an off-duty officer dead.
DuPage County restaurant manager charged with exposing himself to female employee: police
A restaurant manager in Downers Grove was arrested for allegedly exposing his genitals to a female employee earlier this month.
Local farmer speaks out as drought deepens in Chicago area
If you are a farmer, have planted a tomato garden or just have grass, it’s no secret that this year is abnormally dry.
Plainfield man caught trying to break into 2 suburban pharmacies: police
A Plainfield man was arrested for allegedly attempting to break into suburban pharmacies Thursday morning.
Police guard suburban schools as precaution
Two suburban schools had extra police on hand on Friday.
Plainfield sandwich shop owner charged with filing false income tax returns
A 64-year-old Orland Park woman, who also owns a sandwich shop in Plainfield, is accused of underreporting her business' income.
Two additional tornadoes hit Chicago suburbs on Friday night, National Weather Service confirms
Tornadoes also hit Aurora and Plainfield, the National Weather Service said, bringing the statewide total up to 11.
Tornadoes cause damage in suburban Chicago to end February
The Chicago area experienced some wild weather to end February, as the National Weather Service confirmed at least two tornadoes touched down during a severe weather outbreak Monday morning.