Few Strong Tornadoes, Hail Larger Than Baseballs Possible
Tuesday will be another active day across the Central U.S. with a level 3 out of 5 severe risk across parts of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. This includes Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and Des Moines. A few strong tornadoes, hail larger than baseballs, damaging winds will all be possible. Heavy rain could also lead to flooding. Watch this video for the latest hour-by-hour...
Man, 27, shot to death while entering Chicago apartment building
CHICAGO - A man was killed in a shooting Monday night in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood. The 27-year-old was going inside an apartment building just after 9:30 p.m. when three men got out of a car and started shooting at him inside the vestibule, according to police. The victim...
Stolen Walter Payton Memorabilia Recovered After Theft In Illinois
A thief targeting the estate of Bears legend Walter Payton stole over a million in memorabilia but ended up selling it for just $75,000. Police recovered the cherished items.
Report of young girl found on West Side unfounded, Chicago police say
A report of a found child on the West Side was unfounded, Chicago police said Tuesday.
Teen in NW Indiana charged with felony after playing senior assassin game
Some of the water guns carried by the students can be mistaken for the real deal, and that's exactly what happened over the weekend.
Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Secures $1M Prize
The latest scratch-off ticket to produce a millionaire in Illinois has been revealed by the local lottery
Overnight storms in Chicago area could produce dangerous wind gusts, tornadoes
While the Chicago area could potentially see severe weather Wednesday evening, a round of strong-to-severe storms could arrive overnight. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the entire Chicago area remains at a “slight” risk of severe weather overnight, the second of five levels the SPC uses to determine the likelihood of powerful storms.
Sheriff sues Illinois woman for defamation in ICE detention claim
Police in Crestwood and Skokie police are assisting with the investigation.
FBI, Chicago police respond to report of bank robbery on Near North Side
The FBI and Chicago police responded to a reported bank robbery on the city's Near North Side on Monday.
Missing Woman Last Seen In Ottawa Remains On Investigators Radar
A missing person's case involving a woman last seen in Ottawa is getting renewed attention. The Cook County Sheriff's Office on Monday posted information on the January, 2020 disappearance of then 45-year-old Tina Donovan. She was reported missing by family in Ottawa after failing to report to work and leaving concerning messages to her family. Her vehicle was found at Starved Rock...
