4+ week, 1+ day ago   (383+ words) The tornadoes aren't in Kansas anymore, Toto; they're in Illinois. On Tuesday six tornadoes tore through the Chicago area during a derecho—a huge, long-lived wind storm that some call an "inland hurricane." On the same day, several more twisters…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (66+ words) The Chicago Air and Water Show returns to the Lakefront starting with rehearsal Friday despite some weather delays. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus gives the update on rehearsal before the big event this weekend. The Chicago Air and Water Show returns…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (261+ words) Young movers are flocking to Illinois while those in the older generations migrate south, according to U-Haul's latest migration trends report. The report, released on July 29, analyzed a year of customer move data through June 2026, looking at each state's net…...

4+ week, 20+ hour ago   (236+ words) The Illinois Department of Transportation District 2 will hold an open house for people interested in applying for seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal in Rock Island and Henry counties, a news release says. The event will be…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (257+ words) Nearly a month after it was announced that Da'Vinchi would be joining the cast of Chicago Fire as a new series regular in season 15, we finally have our first look at Firehouse 51's newest recruit! Chicago Fire stars Miranda Rae…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (437+ words) Rockton's Hononegah High School has been named among the top 60 public high schools in Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of the nation's best educational institutions. Hononegah was ranked the 56th best high school in the state and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (279+ words) The cyclosporiasis case count has reached 1,535 in Illinois, the state's department of public health reports, with 71 hospitalized. The true number of sick people is likely higher than the reported case count, according to the CDC, as many people recover without…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (176+ words) Chicago Fire season 15 has been filming for over a month now, and the start of production has led to a wave of spoilers about the new season. Leaks from the set have also given us our first look at season…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (317+ words) Illinois State Fair officials have announced the winners of the 2026 Miles of Smiles Parade, highlighting top entries in marching band, float and specialty unit competitions during the annual fair in Springfield. The awards were presented following the parade, according to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (280+ words) Illinois has experienced an unprecedented year for severe weather, with the state tallying more tornadoes than any year in history. And now, another extreme weather record has been officially broken. A hailstone measuring 6.6 inches in diameter found in Kankakee, Illinois,…...