Chicago weather: Freeze Watch issued after sudden temperature drop
A Freeze Watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight following a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area.
A Freeze Watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight following a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area.
Heavy rain swells rivers, sparks flooding across Lake County
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
Now to the latest on the War with Iran. A major reversal - Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world's oil moves through that narrow passage. This comes after president trump said the U.S. would continue its blockade until Iran signs off on a peace deal. Matt Finn has more.
Now to the latest on the War with Iran. A major reversal - Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. About a fifth of the world's oil moves through that narrow passage. This comes after president trump said the U.S. would continue its blockade until Iran signs off on a peace deal. Matt Finn has more.
United Airlines flight from Chicago diverted due to 'security threat'
A United Airlines flight from Chicago was diverted due to what the airline called a "potential security concern".
A United Airlines flight from Chicago was diverted due to what the airline called a "potential security concern".
Police searching for CTA Blue Line sexual assault suspect
Chicago police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood today.
Chicago police are looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood today.
Heavy rain, storms causing severe flooding in Lake County
The torrential rains over the past few days also causing problems in Chicago's northern suburbs. We chatted earlier today with a representative of the Lake County Emergency Management Agency who said they're working with the Red Cross and Salvation Army in case people need to be evacuated.
The torrential rains over the past few days also causing problems in Chicago's northern suburbs. We chatted earlier today with a representative of the Lake County Emergency Management Agency who said they're working with the Red Cross and Salvation Army in case people need to be evacuated.
5 tornadoes confirmed in Illinois from Friday's storms
The National Weather Service confirmed five tornados swept through Illinois on Friday night as the threat of flooding continues in the Chicago area.
The National Weather Service confirmed five tornados swept through Illinois on Friday night as the threat of flooding continues in the Chicago area.
Chicago teen charged with attempted murder in March 2025 Austin shooting: police
A Chicago teen has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a March 2025 shooting in Austin, according to police.
A Chicago teen has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a March 2025 shooting in Austin, according to police.
Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near where ship, 6 crew members went missing
An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.
An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.
Man sought after attempted sexual assault on CTA Blue Line train in Austin: police
Chicago police are looking for a suspect who tried to sexually assault a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood on Saturday.
Chicago police are looking for a suspect who tried to sexually assault a woman on a CTA Blue Line train in the Austin neighborhood on Saturday.
Wheaton home ruined after lightning ignites roof fire: officials
A Wheaton home was deemed uninhabitable after it was struck by lightning and caught fire on Friday, according to the City of Wheaton.
A Wheaton home was deemed uninhabitable after it was struck by lightning and caught fire on Friday, according to the City of Wheaton.
Five tornadoes touched down across Illinois during Friday's storms
Five tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois during Friday's storms by the National Weather Service.
Five tornadoes were confirmed in Illinois during Friday's storms by the National Weather Service.
These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Beyond the IRS: See who pays the most in state income and other taxes
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Teens charged after overnight crime wave hits multiple Chicago neighborhoods: police
Two teens have been charged with multiple burglaries and tresspassing in a car in a matter of hours on Friday, according to Chicago police.
Two teens have been charged with multiple burglaries and tresspassing in a car in a matter of hours on Friday, according to Chicago police.
FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
United flight from Chicago evacuated due to ‘security concern,’ airline says
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated due to a "potential security concern" on Saturday.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated due to a "potential security concern" on Saturday.
Earth Day celebration at Eggers Grove | ChicagoLIVE
Friends of the Forest Preserve is holding an Earth Day celebration at Eggers Grove.
Friends of the Forest Preserve is holding an Earth Day celebration at Eggers Grove.
Illinois lawmakers seek to allow schools to ban cell phones | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois lawmakers recently passed a bill to allow schools to ban the use of cell phones by students during classes. State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D) explains what happens next.
Illinois lawmakers recently passed a bill to allow schools to ban the use of cell phones by students during classes. State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D) explains what happens next.