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CHICAGO - The woman killed when a home exploded in northwest Indiana on Tuesday has been identified by her family. The son of 88-year-old Leona Rice confirmed Wednesday that his mother was the person who died in the explosion. The explosion happened in the 6600 block of Harrison Avenue. Video...

Police responded to the area of US Route 20, between Big Timber Road and Gast Road, on the report of a crash involving a bicyclist in the roadway on July 6, 2026.

Many Chicago renters have been priced out of apartments in their neighborhoods over the past few decades. In eight neighborhoods over the last year, however, a city ordinance gives tenants a shot at buying their building if it goes up for sale. On the Northwest Side, where the Tenant Opportunity...

Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.

Gus Rickette, the legend behind the Uncle Remus restaurants, turned 100 today and the West Side community threw him a party. He and his late wife, Mary Rickette, co-founded Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken in 1969 in the Austin neighborhood. Gus W. Rickette Sr., the co-founder of Uncle Remus Saucy...

AUSTIN — The legendary co-founder of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken celebrated his 100th birthday Tuesday with a motorcade, a food giveaway and the launch of a foundation that will support West Siders. A crowd of dozens gathered Tuesday morning in Austin to honor centenarian Gus Rickette Sr.’s legacy...

Neighbors in the south and southwest suburbs are preparing for another chance of severe weather after at least three tornadoes moved through the area.

A second round of dangerous storms is headed for the Chicago area, less than a day after three tornadoes hit the south suburbs. Possible hazards today include torrential rainfall, winds capable of downing trees, large hail and brief tornadoes. Live coverage contributors. LIVE COVERAGE. Follow along as Fox Chicago Meteo

Residents described frightening moments on Tuesday after powerful storms ripped through Chicago's south suburbs, including Country Club Hills. The National Weather Service said two tornadoes tore through the region, including one that hit southern Cook County from near Orland Park toward Flossmoor and another from Mone

In the quiet corridors of Chicago hospitals where families gather in hope and uncertainty, the latest national assessments reveal a striking tie that reshapes perceptions of medical leadership in the Midwest. Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center now share the distinction of leading all faci