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...

Springfield, IL – Hazardous Conditions as Dust Storm Hits I-72 Corridor

Springfield, IL - Travelers on I-72 faced reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions as a dust storm swept across the highway between mileposts 80...

Crete, IL – Burville Road Collapse Spurs Urgent Closure and Repair Efforts

Crete, IL - A gaping sinkhole has led to the immediate shutdown of Burville Road in Crete, prompting rapid response from local contractors.  The road...

Western Illinois on Alert for Severe Weather: Tornado Watch in Effect Until Evening

Western Illinois - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for the western regions of Illinois, effective until 8:00 PM CDT,...

Chesterton, IN – Over $10,000 Raised in GoFundMe Campaign for Family Who Lost Home to Fire

Chesterton, IL - A GoFundMe campaign initiated for the Reagor family of Pine Township, who tragically lost their home in a fire on Monday afternoon,...

Bourbonnais, IL – Eight Duplexes Set for Construction Near Dunkin’ Donuts on Bethel Drive

Bourbonnais, IL - The Village of Bourbonnais is set to expand its residential offerings with the final approval of eight duplex units to be...

Watseka, IL – Major Rail Crossing Repairs to Redirect Traffic in Watseka

Watseka, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the rail crossing at U.S. 24/Illinois 1, also known as Walnut Street,...
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