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Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton has submitted his letter of resignation, officially leaving his position Friday.Illinois House Speaker...

Just hours after severe weather left a trail of damage across the Chicago area, with trees down, power out and Fourth of July celebrations f...

Two Chicago police officers were shot on Friday afternoon in an incident that also left another person hospitalized, authorities said.Th...

More 70,000 people were left without power as powerful storms hit the Chicago area Friday, forcing many Fourth of July celebrations to cance...

Three children were missing after a boat they were on in Lake Geneva capsized during a severe storm that hit the area Friday afternoon, auth...

Residents of the Chicago area are being asked to limit water use to help prevent flooding and protect water quality as thunderstorms rolled...

Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings in the Chicago area Friday led some suburbs to cancel or postpone their third of July fireworks pla...

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and watches were issued Friday afternoon, with some suburbs already canceling their July 3 fireworks s...

An outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea is sickening many in the Midwest and it can spread through contaminate...

A popular suburban fireworks show set for Friday, July 3 will be rescheduled due to a “high probability” of thunderstorms, city officials sa...

Two popular kinds of fireworks sold at fireworks stores nationwide have been recalled, with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commis...

Many across the Chicago area will be celebrating the Fourth of July a day early, with several suburbs holding holiday festivities and displa...

The Fourth of July, which falls on a weekend this year, marks a milestone 250th birthday for America. Government offices, banks and more...

Multiple rounds of strong to severe storm chances Friday afternoon and evening could threaten Chicago-area fireworks shows, with hail, heavy...

Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report.Two people were arrested in connection to the human remains that...

The human remains discovered in Lake Mattoon during the weekend were identified by authorities on Thursday as investigators continue working...

Apart from swimming and festival-going, Illinois also offers opportunities to camp for those who are interested in outdoor summer adventure...

A man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly sexually and physically assaulted three women in downtown DeKalb, including at a library a...

Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report.New details emerged on Thursday regarding the attack on a CBS Chi...

A suspect is in custody after he allegedly sexually assaulted a young child in Kane County last month. According to the Kane County Stat...

Across the Chicago area, businesses will be honoring “America 250” with special deals and discounts celebrating the 250th anniversary of the...

A body found in the Fox River in a Chicago suburb has been identified as a suburban mom. The Kane County Coroner’s office revealed Thurs...

Several rounds of storms are expected along a “ring of fire” across the Midwest through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. However there ar...

A 19-year-old suburban resident has been arrested and charged after he allegedly caused a wrong-way crash on Chicago’s Near North Side and t...

All Illinois children will soon be eligible for covered blood tests for lead contamination under a new policy rolling out this week.Begi...