As part of the restaurant chain’s commitment to combating hunger, Chick-fil-A has selected 22 food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens to surprise with $25,000 grants this holiday season.

Some showers followed by cold winds may be coming to Northern Illinois this Thanksgiving week.

The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) dazzled the sky throughout the Illinois Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) created sparking geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Space weather forecasters anticipate that geomagnetic activity may intensify to strong (G3) conditions overnight and could be around again tomorrow night.

Snow this weekend? Really? Forecasters say, yes, there will be snowfall Saturday and especially Sunday, though whether there's accumulation is another story.

There is no definitive time when the contingency funding for SNAP benefits will kick in, despite a court order to the Trump Administration on Friday.

Food pantries across northern Illinois have already been anticipating an increase in demand as a result of almost $200 billion in cuts in the next 10 years to the SNAP program.

Dozens of "No Kings" protests were held Saturday across northern Illinois. Here are some of our photos from the events.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is partnering with Woody’s Apple Orchard in Plano throughout September to mark Hunger Action Month.

A federal indictment accused four business owners from Will, Cook and DuPage counties of fraudulently obtaining about $2.8 million from COVID-19 pandemic relief programs.

The future of agriculture drones, can it replace the crop duster?

Severe thunderstorms with the risk for damaging winds and even tornadoes could hit northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service warned.

As part of its Meals on Wheels partnership, Tacos Before Vatos will offer made-from scratch lunches and dinners to Meals on Wheels clients age age 60-plus as well as spouses of eligible clients.

ComEd reported nearly 74,000 customers across northeastern Illinois were without power Sunday morning.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office says a new operation from a multi-state task force is the latest step to crack down on “intrusive and illegal” robocalls nationwide.

Get ready for a hot weekend across northern Illinois as triple-digit heat levels are expected by Friday

Dangerous heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are expected Wednesday and Thursday across northern Illinois

Protests were held in communities across northern Illinois on Thursday – with some more to come Saturday – as part of “Good Trouble Lives On,” a national day of peaceful protest.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch across much of northern Illinois until 11 p.m. Friday.

Average gas prices in many northern Illinois counties are expected to be cheaper than last year for the Fourth of July weekend as the cost of fuel continues to decline over the past several years.

At least 14 counties across northern Illinois are experiencing moderate drought conditions as of July 1

As extreme heat is predicted for northern Illinois in the coming days, health departments are warning residents of the signs of heat sickness. Cooling centers can found throughout Will County.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is once again launching its free summer meals for kids program, now through Aug. 15.

Northern Illinois could see strong to severe thunderstorms late Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service

Combined rain and snowfall this spring was well below normal across northern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service

Smoke from Canadian wildfires could filter the sun a bit this weekend, according to the National Weather Service

More than 40,000 customers were without power across much of northern Illinois Friday morning following Thursday night's severe weather.

Strong winds, dry conditions and warm temperatures are expected through Friday, leading to warnings about potential fire spreads.

Will County is among five northern Illinois forest preserve districts and two park districts working on a comprehensive bike safety initiative. 

Lewis University in Romeoville will host an Illinois State Police youth camp for teens 13- to 17-year-olds in June.

More than 100 people from 34 counties became new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Joliet at the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday.

Scattered thunderstorms forecasted for Friday evening could bring large hail, damaging winds and perhaps a tornado, the National Weather Service warned.

More severe weather moving in overnight Tuesday, lasting through Wednesday, including high winds, chance of hail.

Northern Illinois Food Bank President and CEO Julie Yurko was appointed to the Global FoodBanking Network board of directors.

Dangerously cold wind chills, which could cause frostbite to exposed skin in under 30 minutes, are forecasted for most of northern Illinois from early Sunday until early Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Here's a list of tips to keep shoppers’ personal information safe from online thieves.

July was one of the five wettest ever recorded in Illinois, but August and the first half of September have seen barely any rainfall.

Police are warning that scammers claiming to be from government agencies are asking for payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

People received an erroneous cold weather advisory Tuesday saying subzero windchills were on the way. The National Weather Service says it's "invalid."

The Northern Illinois University Huskie football team met Western Illinois Saturday afternoon at Huskie Stadium at NIU in DeKalb.

Cheap Trick’s mega hit “I Want You to Want Me” rang true Thursday as hundreds of people waited to get inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford, which offers a Hard Rock Live entertainment venue intertwined with music memorabilia, including some from Rockford's own Cheap Trick.

Anyone with information the missing teen should contact Will County Sheriff’s Detective Josh Lane by phone at 815-727-8574, extension 4948

Heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees are expected throughout Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Hottest air of the summer to bake northern Illinois over the next 3 days, real feel temperatures to reach between 105-115

Five men have been charged with participating in a video gaming theft ring that stole more than $100,000 across numerous counties, including Cook, Will, Kane and Kendall.

Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian said she has been working with Union Pacific for months to receive the designation for the city.

The Batavia Woman’s Club will host a downtown shopping spree on July 27 where participants can shop, enjoy a wine tasting and win prizes, all for a good cause.

The lead pastor for Victory City Church in Joliet said volunteers provided food to 600 families on Wednesday evening. Volunteers plan to deliver more food at 6 p m.. Thursday at the church.

Residents across multiple counties found themselves without power Tuesday following the massive storms that slammed across northern Illinois Monday night

There's a chance of thunderstorms this evening that could affect fireworks viewing around northern Illinois.