Shot fired at Illinois state senator's home, suspect in custody

Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel's home was struck by gunfire early Tuesday. Police say the shooting was not politically motivated.

Construction begins on Chicago project to send Lake Michigan water to southwest suburbs
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Chicago area officials marked the start of the construction of infrastructure necessary to eventually provide Lake Michigan water to about a quarter of a million residents in six southwest suburban communities.

Illinois Lottery player wins $2M on scratch-off ticket
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An Illinois Lottery player won $2 million on a new $20 scratch-off ticket purchased at a gas station in Shorewood.

Illinois Lottery player wins $2M on scratch-off ticket

An Illinois Lottery player won $2 million on a new $20 scratch-off ticket purchased at a Chicago-area gas station.

Crews battle fire at Joliet facility
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A large fire broke out at a manufacturing facility Monday morning in Joliet.

Portillo's rolls out breakfast menu at some Chicago-area locations

Portillo’s is bringing its signature Chicago-style flavor to the morning crowd with the launch of a breakfast pilot program at five suburban and city locations, starting today

At least 4 tornadoes hit Chicago's suburbs Friday night

There have been more than 120 tornadoes in Illinois so far this year, a huge increase over last year's 80.

Suburban police handing out turkeys instead of tickets

If drivers got pulled over for things like no turn signal, distracted driving or speeding (within reason), they did not get a ticket, which would've cost them $164. Instead, they received a holiday dinner.

Man charged in Shorewood bank robbery

A man was arrested Wednesday, just 25 hours after allegedly robbing a bank in Shorewood.