Naperville IL

The Green Team of Palos Heights joined community volunteers Saturday, April 18, for Rid Litter Day, continuing its ongoing effort to keep the city clean, green and environmentally conscious. The group, which works to promote sustainability and environmental awareness, has focused on education and hands-on cleanup efforts throughout Palos Heights...

There is always plenty to do at the Brookfield Zoo. Shannon Halligan has a look at some of the fun that can be had in this week’s Weekend Break.

While Peggy McGuire only recently became Metropolitan Family Services DuPage’s executive director, her roots in the county go deep. She was born and raised in the area, and she spent much of her professional life serving the needs of some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. After spending nearly a decade as senior director of family and community services at the Metropolitan Chicago YMCA...

Every state in America has at least one ghost town, and Illinois is no exception. In fact, this heartland state has a slew of intriguing abandoned places, from urban explorer hotspots in Chicago to the National Historic Site marking where the town of New Philadelphia once stood. Another of the more than 80 ghost towns spread across Illinois was also named for a different...

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for parts of Kane and McHenry counties due to rising water levels along the Fox River in Algonquin, with sandbags available at various locations to help residents protect their property.

WHEATON, Ill. - A Wheaton home was deemed uninhabitable after it was struck by lightning and caught fire on Friday, according to the City of Wheaton. Around 9:45 p.m., the Wheaton Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Wendover Lane. Crews say they found heavy fire on the roof of the home. They were able to contain the blaze...

Learn about the threat police responded to at the Illinois home of Pope Leo XIV's brother.

The National Weather Service is warning residents to protect sensitive outdoor plants and irrigation systems ahead of frigid overnight temperatures. According to an alert issued Saturday, the entire Chicago area with the exception of Cook County will be under a frost advisory overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. On Sunday night...

A friendly non-conference matchup on the softball diamond with Naperville Central visiting Benet Academy. Before the game, the teams pose for a photo to recognize mental health awareness. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. It’s a pitcher’s duel until the bottom of the third inning. Redwing catcher Lanie Rosner rockets...

Severe storms bring flooding to Chicagoland and an eerie disaster at a local Titanic exhibit. We also break down the deal to keep CPS open on May 1st, a major lawsuit against an Elmhurst trucking company, and the mystery behind a local veteran's apartment being cleared out. Plus, we take you to the Chicago stage for a Seinfeld superstar's return and inside the debut...