2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (259+ words) A 'high alert' for bird migration over the Chicago area remains in effect through Sunday night as tens of thousands of birds continue to fly over the region each night. The alert comes as millions of birds migrated over Illinois…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (151+ words) Forecasters from the National Weather Service say conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds Thursday afternoon. According to a special weather statement, those conditions are possible to the south and the west of Chicago, especially in LaSalle and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (148+ words) An Illinois iLottery player is $1.4 million richer after winning a jackpot in a FastPlay game in recent days. According to Lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold in the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game, which is one of 39 instant play games…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (298+ words) Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general view of Chicago Bears helmets before the start of the game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images The Chicago Bears have one of the most iconic uniforms in…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (314+ words) Mayors and leaders in the south suburbs pushed for federal assistance on Sunday as the massive cleanup continued from last week’s tornadoes and destructive storms. Lexi Sutter reports. The National Weather Service has confirmed two additional tornadoes from last week’s…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago   (376+ words) The Chicago area has had a few days off from severe weather, but that threat will return at least for one day this week. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the entire Chicago area is at a “marginal” risk of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (387+ words) Clusters of thunderstorms could bring threats of heavy rain to the Chicago area Wednesday. Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in during the afternoon and evening hours Wednesday, bringing potentially heavy rainfall, localized flooding and possibly even…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (595+ words) Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias tells NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern why he’s running for mayor in an exclusive interview. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will make a formal announcement Sunday that he is running for mayor of…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) With Illinois hosting the nation’s only primary on Tuesday, NBC 5 Investigates’ Chuck Goudie investigates the money and maneuvering to get elected in Illinois. The race for Illinois governor is officially on as the final candidates now set their sights on…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (210+ words) The intense stormy weather didn’t provide much of a break on Monday from downpours and flooding to trees toppled over onto homes, cars, and in the middle of roads. Natalie Martinez reports. After ground stops lasted for several hours at…...