Tornado season is under way in Chicago. Recent early‑season touchdowns and historical trends make May–June the period to watch and to review your safety plan.

An American Airlines flight from Miami landed at Chicago O'Hare with reported flat tires; passengers deplaned via portable stairs and were taken to the terminal. No injuries were reported.

The Chicago Board of Ethics ordered Paul Vallas to pay $214,000 after finding his campaign accepted donations from people doing business with the city.

A 68-year-old woman was struck and killed early Tuesday near Oak Knoll Court and Williamsburg Drive in Streamwood. Police say the crash appeared accidental and have asked anyone with information to call their tipline.

A Chicago man received a 16‑year split sentence in Lake County after pleading guilty to pouring boiling water and bleach on a Gary woman, leaving her hospitalized and her children affected.

As book bans climbed nationwide in 2024–25, Illinois’ 2023 law ties state library grants to the ALA Bill of Rights, creating a funding-based brake on removals. PEN America’s new data shows the scope of the national trend.

Rochelle's council voted 6-1 to raise and extend municipal electricity and gas taxes to shore up funding for sidewalk repairs and new paths.

Vedder Price extended its headquarters lease at 222 N. LaSalle through 2041, signaling continued demand for upgraded Loop office product. The long-term deal keeps a major legal tenant anchored on the Chicago River.

A Sun-Times/WBEZ review found many Illinois public colleges haven’t met HB1312’s requirements to post contacts and document interactions with federal immigration agents. Students say missing or buried information leaves them uncertain where to turn.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 for tips to find Edgar Silva, wanted in the July 30, 2023 DuSable Lake Shore Drive road‑rage shooting that killed Nancy Padilla.

A CPD memo says most police stations will stop accepting stray animals and owner surrenders, pushing finders toward shelters, vets and microchip scans.

Blustery north winds keep Chicago cool today, with gusts up to 25 mph and Small Craft Advisories on Lake Michigan.

IDPH is investigating a possible hantavirus case in Winnebago County tied to rodent exposure; officials say it appears unrelated to the MV Hondius cruise outbreak. Confirmatory testing is underway.