Illinois

Central Illinois Weather Update: 3 Tornadoes Confirmed After Sunday Storms

Springfield, IL – The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in southeast Illinois during severe storms that moved through the region on Sunday, June 21. According...

Orland Park, IL Playground Opening: Ribbon Cutting Held at Schussler Park

Orland Park, IL – Families gathered Monday as the Village of Orland Park celebrated the opening of a...

Winnebago County, IL Homicide Probe Launched After 20-Year-Old Found Dead

Rockford, IL – Rockford police are investigating a homicide after a 20-year-old man was found fatally shot inside...

Illinois Pollinators This Week: Hoverflies May Be More Important Than You Think

Urbana, IL – Many Illinois residents may mistake them for bees, but hoverflies are emerging as one of...

Whiteside County, IL Hit-and-Run: Deputies Search for RAM 1500 After Bicyclist Seriously Hurt

Rock Falls, IL – Authorities in Whiteside County are searching for the driver of a pickup truck believed...

Will County, IL – Village Seeks to Host Christkindlmarket, Expands Downtown Parking

Frankfort, IL - In a move that aligns perfectly with its Germanic roots, Frankfort is gearing up to potentially host its very own Christkindlmarket.  Mayor...

Momence Survey: Assessing Public Perception and Knowledge of Local Fire Department Services

Momence, IL - The Momence Fire Protection District seeks community feedback through an online survey. The survey, open to residents of the Momence Fire...

Mokena, IL – Local Police Alert Community to Computer, Bitcoin Scam

Mokena, IL - The Mokena Police Department has issued a warning about a scam involving hackers freezing computers and then convincing victims to deposit...

Maywood, IL – Citations Issued, Truck Seized in Alleged Illegal Dumping Case on St. Charles Road

Maywood, IL - A red GMC pick-up truck was seized, and its owner cited after Maywood Police Officers responded to an illegal dumping allegation...

Illinois Nitrogen Leak: 20,000 Gallons in Creek Triggered Extensive 20-Mile Fish Kill

Livingston County, IL - An environmental crisis in Livingston County has been identified by the Illinois EPA as a liquid nitrogen leak which resulted in...

Peoria Shooting: Man Wounded in Early Morning Shooting, Police Seek Leads

Peoria, IL - In an alarming incident early Wednesday, a Peoria man was reportedly shot and sought private aid for his injuries. According to the...
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