An EF‑1 tornado struck near Mendota on April 17, overturning semis on I‑39 and damaging barns and power poles; the National Weather Service confirmed no injuries.

Evidence consistent with gunfire was found near East Chicago Avenue Friday night; no victims were located and those detained were released.

A 20-year-old woman was pulled from the Chicago River on Sunday and was later identified by the Cook County medical examiner; detectives continue to investigate.

Two burglars smashed a Dunning card shop window and took roughly $100,000 in cards and comics, the owner says.

A 28-year-old man was shot late Sunday in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood and is hospitalized in critical condition while detectives investigate.

Huron Consulting trimmed its West Loop office at 550 W. Van Buren, a move that underscores continued pressure on downtown Chicago's office market.

Organizers canceled Chicago’s Little Village Cinco de Mayo parade for a second straight year, saying fear of immigration enforcement has left families reluctant to gather. The decision deals another economic blow to neighborhood businesses.

A 65-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing Central Avenue in Belmont Cragin Sunday night. Police say a red pickup fled the scene and MAIU is probing.

A former Hinsdale Central assistant coach was arrested over the weekend and charged with grooming, solicitation and other offenses tied to allegations involving a student from another district. District 86 says it has no information that its students are involved.

A Lake County jury found Nicholas Caban and Jacob Firestone guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 Fort Sheridan Beach beating that killed Matthew Ascaridis.

Two North Shore parks are under investigation after teens reported being targeted for their religion. Police say they are identifying those involved and are seeking tips.

Frost Advisory in central Cook County until 9 a.m. Monday. Sunny and cool today with highs near 50°F; much warmer Tuesday with gusty winds.

California sandwich chain Mendocino Farms will open its first Chicago-area suburban restaurant in Vernon Hills Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.; My Mendo sign-ups get a free entrée.