Fire destroys home in Lemont, Illinois
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police investigation underway in Port Barrington, Illinois
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office confirmed there was heavy police activity in the area of Rawson Bridge Road and Camden Lane.
Smash-and-grab burglars use box truck to target store in West Town
Chicago police said three men used a box truck to move barricades in front of the building, in the 2100 block of West Division Street.
Riot Fest founder gets inked to appease John Stamos
"Riot Mike" Petryshyn, the founder of Riot Fest, is making some serious sacrifices to book John Stamos.
Storm damage, flooding closes several schools in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego students will have a virtual learning day after District 308 officials said a drain pipe failed.
Flooding in Northwest Indiana prompts delays for some schools
On Monday night, flash flood warnings were in place for parts of Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.
CTA train service resumes with delays after derailment in Rogers Park
Two CTA trains were evacuated Monday evening after a Yellow Line train derailed at the Howard terminal in Rogers Park.
Storms cause damage, flooding, outages in Chicago area
Multiple rounds of storms pounded the Chicago area Monday afternoon, evening, and late night — prompting tornado and flash flood warnings, and causing flight and commuter train delays, power outages, and other problems.
Shots fired outside police station on Chicago's Northwest Side
Chicago police said two men pulled their car into the police station after noticing someone with a gun inside a silver car next to them.
CPS students return to school amid budget deficit
The start of the school year comes as the district is facing a $734 million budget deficit.
4-year-old boy, man injured in hit-and-run crash on Chicago's North Side
Police say the man and boy were taken to local hospitals, where they were listed in fair condition.
Man electrocuted by the third rail on Red Line in downtown Chicago
CTA officials confirmed trains are rerouted to the elevated lines between Fullerton and Cermak-Chinatown.
Car crashes near daycare, prompting precautionary evacuation
Police said the impact of the crash caused the second car to hit a building, which appears to be a daycare, and a gas meter.
John Stamos says he will "begrudgingly" join Beach Boys at Riot Fest
In a joint statement, organizers confirmed Stamos will "begrudgingly" join the festival "after over a decade of social media harassment from Riot Fest."
Third person dies after house fire kills father, son in Streamwood, Illinois
The Medical Examiner identified the third victim as 63-year-old Jacolyn Wians.