The most severe storms are expected late this afternoon through this evening.
Police received reports the man was attempting to shut down water equipment at the Fox River water reclamation district building in Elgin.
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Cities, counties and metro areas with the highest and lowest unemployment rates in Illinois.
The Harnish Main Library will be closed from Oct. 1 through Oct. 3.
The 5.6-mile stretch of road is meant to relieve congestion and provide another local route over the Fox River.
To say this comes as a surprise is a major understatement.
A 33-year-old Geneva man has been treated for West Nile Virus and is recovering.
The promotion is good through Sept. 29.
Wallet Hub ranked which states are best to raise a child in. How did Illinois compare to the rest of the Midwest?
The new Advocate NorthShore system would be one of the largest in the country.
For a limited time you can step back in time and experience mid-20th century Pullman railcar travel in a restored Pullman car.
Apple picking season is here! And we've compiled a list of some of the best orchards for pick-your-own apples and plenty of fall fun.
A major solar flare launched off the Sun Wednesday, potentially unleashing a geomagnetic storm that could interrupt communications.
The event will be held on Sept. 20.
Where is the true dividing line?
A person in their late 70s from Woodstock has contracted the virus.
The flash flood watch will take effect on Sept. 10 from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enterovirus D68 has sent hundreds of kids to the hospital in recent weeks.
Illinois' favorite NFL team might be obvious, but what about its favorite college team? Or favorite NFL team from a different state?
Humidity swept away by cold front. What to expect in the coming days.
Patch teams up with crisis services group Hope and Friendship Foundation to raise money for suicide awareness and prevention.
Illinois has its share of creepy roads. But it also has some downright eerie places. We offer eight from around the state. Check them out.
The library has decided to stop charging overdue fines for its cardholders this month.
Breaking down the number of concealed carry permits issued in each Illinois county.
Construction began three years again the bypass, which is meant to relieve traffic congestion in downtown Algonquin.
We found the Illinois counties with the most and fewest registered sex offenders per capita. Is your county one of them?
A batch of mosquitoes in Carpentersville test positive for West Nile Virus.
The secret: Carry it across state lines. $100 in Illinois buys more here than in Jersey and California. How do we compare to our neighbors?
The thunderstorm warning is in effect through 10:45 a.m.
Heat index values will be between 100 and 110.
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The is the first positive test for West Nile virus in the county so far this year.
The Perseids, which produce fast and bright meteors that frequently leave trains, peak Aug. 11-13.
The products were sold via the Internet to consumers throughout the United State
Dante's (and its successor) have left the building