Woman killed, 2 men seriously injured in McHenry County house explosion, fire
A Wonder Lake, Illinois house explosion and fire left 1 dead and 2 injured on Birch Drive; the McHenry County sheriff is investigating.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Home in explosion in NW suburbs leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt, with entire home reduced to rubble
The incident took place about 7:50 p.m. in McHenry County, in the 7400 block of Birch Drive in Wonder Lake.
May 18, 2026Open source
1 killed, 2 injured in Wonder Lake house explosion, fire
One person was killed and two others hospitalized after a house explosion in Wonder Lake Sunday night, authorities said.
May 18, 2026Open source
House destroyed in fire, apparent explosion in Wonder Lake
A house was destroyed in a fire and apparent explosion Sunday near Birch Drive in Wonder Lake, Illinois. The McHenry County Sheriff is investigating.
May 18, 2026Open source
Man stabbed in northwest suburbs, minor taken into custody
A minor was taken into custody following a stabbing in unincorporated McHenry on Thursday night, authorities said.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Here are the IHSA sectional assignments for McHenry County-area boys tennis teams.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Here are the IHSA regional, sectional and supersectional assignments for McHenry County girls soccer teams.
May 5, 2026Open source
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A McHenry man's roofing expertise and love of historic churches sends him around the country to fix houses of worship. In Elgin, he helped restore a church w...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Tentative deal may end AFSCME strike at Illinois State University
Striking AFSCME Local 1110 members and Illinois State University reached a tentative agreement on a new union contract late Monday night, union officials ann...
May 5, 2026Open source
Lawsuit alleges Live Nation failed to protect teen sexually assaulted at Tinley Park amphitheatre
A Live Nation lawsuit surrounds ASU student Roman Basso's alleged sexual assault of a teen at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois.
May 20, 2026Open source
Rescinded dinner invitation is at the center of a suit filed against the Union League Club of Chicago
The Union League Club of Chicago, a storied private institution founded nearly 150 years ago in the wake of the Civil War, is facing a lawsuit over a rescind...
May 15, 2026Open source
CTU says 'mega-projects' bill meant to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois a bad deal for taxpayers
The Chicago Teachers Union says the "mega-projects" bill meant to keep the Bears in Illinois is a bad deal for taxpayers.
May 14, 2026Open source
Cary 19-year-old killed in apparent drive-by shooting in West Lawn identified by officials
Giovannie E. Vargas of Cary was identified as the 19-year-old killed in a drive-by shooting on 69th Street in Chicago, officials said.
May 10, 2026Open source
Brookfield Zoo, Union Reach Tentative Agreement to End 2-Day Strike
Grounds, custodial and facilities employees had been on the picket line since Monday.
May 6, 2026Open source
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‘Broadview Six' prosecutor vows ‘sweeping reforms' after case unraveled
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is vowing changes in the office after the prosecution of the "Broadview Six" case fell apart.
May 28, 2026Open source
Fundraiser for Illinois GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey delayed after Tribune raised ethics law questions
The Barrington Township Republican Organization planned “a very private dinner” Thursday benefitting GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey. But Illinoi...
May 28, 2026Open source
Waukegan alderperson charged after allegedly casting ballot in dead mother’s name
A Waukegan alderperson is facing criminal charges after authorities say she cast a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name during the 2026 Illinois prim...
May 27, 2026Open source
What new laws are still on the table before the Illinois legislative session ends?
While lawmakers in Springfield are highly focused on a new Chicago Bears stadium and a state budget, there are still plenty of other bills yet to be finalized.
May 27, 2026Open source
Treasurer’s study finds sprawling and ‘murky’ tax impacts from Illinois megaprojects plan to benefit...
A new report raises questions on a state megaprojects plan as lawmakers try to reach a deal to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
May 27, 2026Open source
Illinois tourist gets DUI after stealing Key West police cruiser, cops say
A man from suburban Chicago is facing a litany of charges in the Florida Keys after authorities said he drunkenly stole a police cruiser while visiting Key W...
May 27, 2026Open source
Illinois' largest water park opens for the season. Prices, a new feature and more
Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday.
May 26, 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 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
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
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
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
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Illinois to crack down on insurance rate hikes for auto and homeowner policies
Illinois lawmakers advanced two long-debated measures to prevent insurance companies from raising auto and homeowners insurance rates without more stringent...
May 28, 2026Open source
Illinois set to OK regulatory framework for big AI companies, including independent safety audits
Illinois would become the first state to require independent, third-party audits of the safety practices of large frontier artificial intelligence developers.
May 28, 2026Open source
‘Broadview Six' prosecutor vows ‘sweeping reforms' after case unraveled
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is vowing changes in the office after the prosecution of the "Broadview Six" case fell apart.
May 28, 2026Open source
Illinois will soon become only second state in US to offer NICU leave
Illinois will soon become the second state to require companies to offer unpaid leave for parents with children receiving NICU care.
May 28, 2026Open source
Fundraiser for Illinois GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey delayed after Tribune raised ethics law questions
The Barrington Township Republican Organization planned “a very private dinner” Thursday benefitting GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey. But Illinoi...
May 28, 2026Open source
Pregnant woman driving home from prenatal visit shot during alleged road rage attack: police
An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident.
May 28, 2026Open source
Waukegan alderperson charged after allegedly casting ballot in dead mother’s name
A Waukegan alderperson is facing criminal charges after authorities say she cast a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name during the 2026 Illinois prim...
May 27, 2026Open source
DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in grisly 33-year-old Illinois cold case
For more than three decades, the murder of Randy Gail Sperino haunted investigators in southern Illinois — a cold case centered on a young woman beaten to...
May 27, 2026Open source
Could Illinois' gas tax increase be paused? Pritzker weighs in
The state of Illinois’ gas tax is about due for its yearly increase, but could the hike be paused in light of soaring fuel prices?
May 27, 2026Open source
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