Itasca County deputy injured in officer-involved shooting, suspect in custody
Authorities are investigating after a deputy was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Max, Minn., Monday afternoon.
May 4, 2026Open source
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I-55 shut down after crash involving two semi-trucks in Darien, Illinois Lanes are closed on I-55 after a c...
Lanes are closed on I-55 after a crash involving two semi-trucks in Darien, Illinois on Tuesday morning.
May 19, 2026Open source
Chopper 7 over crash involving 2 semis on I-55 in south suburbs
Chopper 7 was over the scene Tuesday morning of a crash involving two semis on I-55 at Cass Avenue in Darien, Illinois.
May 19, 2026Open source
New Illinois GOP chair elected as voting data shows record-low primary turnout and suburban voter collapse
Former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan was elected as the new chair of Illinois’ Republican Party, replacing Kathy Salvi of Mundelein, who was elected to...
May 18, 2026Open source
Shooting investigation underway in Aurora, Illinois A shooting investigation is underway in Aurora, Illinoi...
A shooting investigation is underway in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday morning.
May 15, 2026Open source
Oak Brook teen charged in fatal Downers Grove crash A 17-year-old from Oak Brook, Illinois, is charged in c...
A 17-year-old from Oak Brook, Illinois, is charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed a couple from Downers Grove in late March.
May 12, 2026Open source
UIC sprinter killed in wrong-way crash on way to Mother's Day visit: 'The finish line came too soon'
UIC sprinter Sariyah Watson was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora, Illinois while on her way to visit her mother. Two others also died.
May 12, 2026Open source
3 killed in wrong-way crash on I-88 in west suburbs, ISP says
Three people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Sunday in the west suburbs, Illinois State Police said.
May 10, 2026Open source
DuPage Sheriff Retaliated Against Sergeant Over Bias Complaint: Lawsuit
The sergeant alleged a superior treated white deputies better. But a county panel said the allegations were based on rumors, not facts.
May 8, 2026Open source
Loaves & Fishes breaks ground on Aurora expansion to meet rising demand
The largest food pantry in Illinois is breaking ground on a major expansion to help meet growing demand — which will allow it to serve up to three times m...
May 7, 2026Open source
Google Maps Has Say In Hinsdale Traffic Patterns: Officials
An all-way stop may funnel traffic to another street because of the navigation app, trustees said.
May 6, 2026Open source
3 killed in wrong-way crash on I-88 in Chicago suburbs, ISP says
Three people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 88 in the far western suburbs early Sunday morning.
May 10, 2026Open source
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Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears
Where are the Bears moving to? Potential Chicago Bears new stadium sites include locations in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Illinois secretary of state speaks out on businessman accused of swindling people with large loans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spoke out on Brandon "Mr. Finance" Ellington, accused of swindling people out of thousands of dollars.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted,' focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
The Bears said again they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bears' outreach to Chicago on stadium ‘increased opposition' to Illinois bill
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has continued pushing for the Bears to build a new stadium in the city, but the team may have strengthened his resolve.
May 21, 2026Open source
Study finds Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with microplastics From Lake Michigan to the Chicago Rive...
From Lake Michigan to the Chicago River to streams and creeks across the state, there are tiny bits of plastic in Illinois waterways, according to a new repo...
May 20, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged with DUI after fatal I-290 crash
Illinois State Police say a Chicago man is facing felony DUI charges after a deadly chain-reaction crash Sunday on I-290 that killed a suburban man.
May 20, 2026Open source
Thornton Fractional officials ‘scrambling, trying to figure it out’ amid federal gender ideology probe
District 215 is named in a federal investigation of “sexual orientation and gender ideology” teachings affecting 36 Illinois districts.
May 19, 2026Open source
Group sues tech giants under Illinois law for "stealing" voices to train AI A group of well-known Chicago-b...
A group of well-known Chicago-based journalists, voice actors and podcasters have filed lawsuits under Illinois' strict biometric data privacy law, accu...
May 19, 2026Open source
Mother blames Chicago Public Schools after alleged teacher attack on 12-year-old son
A Chicago mother is demanding accountability from Chicago Public Schools after she says her 12-year-old son was violently assaulted by his science teacher in...
May 18, 2026Open source
At Montrose and Waukegan beaches, piping plovers lay the first eggs of the season
The beginning of yet another nesting season on the Illinois lakeshore marks another victory for the species as its population bounces back in the region.
May 17, 2026Open source
Chicago 2050: Broadway in Chicago CEO on a city guided forward by culture
As we look toward 2050, Chicago’s cultural depth is our great differentiator.
May 17, 2026Open source
Behind the Scenes of the Bears’ Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Reveal With Rome Odunze
The Chicago Bears dropped their schedule reveal video featuring Rome Odunze showing off some artistic flair. WTTW News was there for an exclusive behind-the-...
May 16, 2026Open source
Illinois politicians spend millions in campaign funds on meals, sometimes at swanky restaurants
Often it's for fundraisers or meetings, or as a thank-you to election volunteers. But it's sometimes difficult to know whether political figures are living h...
May 14, 2026Open source
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Itasca is in Dupage County, Illinois.
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Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.
Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he "can play against a...
May 24, 2026Open source
EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water prote...
he move is one of many actions under the Federal Lead Action Plan, launched in President Donald Trump's first term.
May 24, 2026Open source
Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Illinois State Police were investigating after one person was killed in a crash involving a semi on Interstate 94 in Gurnee, authorities said.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois' largest water park delays start of summer season due to cold weather
With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park is pushing back the start of its season.
May 23, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmaker blames Bears for ‘mishandling' stadium saga
The saga over the Chicago Bears stadium could finally come to a head in the final week of the spring legislative session in Springfield.
May 23, 2026Open source
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