In Kankakee, hail 3 to 5 inches in diameter fell, with one hailstone measuring at 6 inches and possibly setting an Illinois record for the largest hailstone, according to the National Weather Service.

Winds could gust up to 100 mph in some areas, making driving dangerous on Thursday.

Several regions of High Plains received rain unfortunately many others lack needed precipitation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

UTICA, Illinois (CNN) -- The death toll from Tuesday evening's tornadoes rose to eight Wednesday afternoon, LaSalle County Coroner Jody Bernard said. All of the bodies were recovered from the ...

Interstate 90 The eastbound is back open. Westbound I-90 remains closed at Eastonin both directions Wednesday near Snoqualmie Pass due to multiple spinouts and ...

Christina Neff has lived for decades surrounded by corn and bean fields just west of I-65 in Boone County near Lebanon.

🔎 Below: A program supporting City Colleges students pays big dividends in graduation rates and salaries. 🗞️ Plus: The 2026 Ravinia Festival headliners are revealed, just how much housing Chicago ...

A suspected serial arsonist was charged with murder in connection with a series of fires in Hollywood, included one that killed two sisters.

Here are some of the major laws that are expected to go into effect starting on July 1. House Bill 1001: State budget One of the main bills signed into law during the 2025 legislative session was the ...