A tornado in Woodridge on Father's Day 2021 led to the creation of volunteer organizations designed to respond to other tragedies the community might face in the future

A Woodridge mom who lost her unborn child as a result of injuries incurred during the 2021 tornado reflects on the tragic night as well as her rehabilitation over the past five years

A young man with a deep faith and deep ties to area was recalled for being a team player and mentor after he and another ex-Wheaton College football player drowned in Michigan.

The Scarlett Bloomers Women’s Club in Downers Grove celebrated the 100th birthday of charter member Anna May Bequeaith

A 17-year-old juvenile from Chicago accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Alo store and then leading police on a high-speed chase will remain in jail until at least his next court date

The Montini Catholic High School community is mourning the death of former teacher and baseball coach Bill Leeberg. Leeberg died on Monday

Sonny Acres Farm in West Chicago will host the final weekend of the 2026 Pro Rodeo Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20.

Two former Wheaton College football teammates drowned in Lake Michigan over the weekend, including one who also played at Yorkville High and was a coach and mentor in the area and newly married.

After 17 tornadoes struck northern Illinois last week, experts say the state is nearing another record-breaking year for tornado activity

Illinoisans are finding a variety of ways all summer to celebrate this milestone year in our nation’s history.

While weather apps and local news issue alerts and warnings as storms approach, the meaning and severity of these warnings are not always clear.

The Conservation Foundation’s McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road in Naperville,is hosting Music on the Farm 4 to 6 p.m. , Sunday, June 14, 4 to 6 p.m. Live music, food trucks and free admission.

Northern Illinois authorities say to be on the lookout for romance scams, which tend to begin with gaining a victim’s trust on dating and social media apps. This courting is then followed by requests for money.

Illinois communities assess damage after 48 hours of severe storms, that including high winds, flooding and multiple tornadoes.

Scottish Festival & Highland Games are Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at the Dupage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

For the year 2025 alone, the Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Complaint Center reports that the financial loss to the public is more than $20 billion. More often than not the victims are 60 years and older.

Layoffs began in May for workers of Ideal US Talent Systems in Cook, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will counties. Ideal is a platform where workers use their smartphones to find on-demand shift work

The Lemont High School Educational Foundation has committed to supporting 15 Dr. Mary Ticknor Educational Foundation Grants for more than $44,000