New children's museum planned for old Lincoln Mall site in Matteson
The Matteson Children's Museum is set to open in 2028.
Aurora, Illinois Mayor Richard Irvin concedes election to challenger John Laesch
Laesch has said he wants to lower debt in the city; invest in green energy; and improve street lights, curbs and water lines.
7-year-old boy, mom fall into canyon at Starved Rock State Park
Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, the fire department said.
Man charged in mass shooting that killed 2 in Hammond, Indiana
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Newton County, Indiana during Sunday storms
The tornado snapped more trees along its northeasterly path before dissipating in the area of Lake Village and Schneider.
Active tuberculosis case confirmed at Waukegan High School
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
Boy, 15, charged in shooting that wounded tourist in Chicago's Streeterville district
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Truck flips over, driver killed amid dangerous winds in Northwest Indiana
Police believe the truck was headed east through the Pratt Industries property in Valparaiso when the strong crosswinds blew it over.
2 children die, 2 people injured in fire in Carpentersville
There were also animals inside the house, and two dogs were found dead, the fire department said.
Northwestern Medicine hopes to improve treatment for AFib using an Apple Watch
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Man dead after being shot in car on Chicago's West Side
The shooters fled the scene, and there was no one in custody late Thursday.
Bones found in car pulled from Fox River in Elgin confirmed to be those of Karen Schepers
Karen Schepers was seen for the last time on April 16, 1983, at a work party at a bar in Carpentersville.
Chicago Fire Department train using houses set to be demolished for Red Line extension
The condemned houses in the area of 113th Street and Princeton Avenue in Roseland were used for search and rescue drills and rapid intervention exercises.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces LaKenya White as acting head of COPA
The Mayor's office said the new acting administrator, LaKenya White, is a Chicago native who has worked in various police accountability roles for 25 years.
Elgin FD divers unwittingly found what later turned out to be missing woman's car in 2022
Elgin police said they had no idea about what the dive team did until Tuesday.