Weather service confirms at least three tornadoes in Northwest Indiana
At least seven confirmed tornadoes went through Illinois and Northwest Indiana Thursday night, including an EF3 tornado that struck Kouts.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Trump administration warns 500-plus hospitals, including 21 in Illinois, over pricing rules
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
2 dogs rescued from Elgin house fire Two dogs were rescued from a house fire in Elgin, Illinois, on Friday...
Two dogs were rescued from a house fire in Elgin, Illinois, on Friday night.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Illinois leading U.S. in tornadoes with 140 so far in 2026 Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago...
Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago area continues a concerning trend of increasing tornado frequency in the Upper Midwest.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Water distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
Jun 13, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Power outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
DANVILLE, Ill. — About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding last weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding over the weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking nonchalantly a...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Illinois medical-aid-in-dying law faces federal lawsuit from disabled patients, doctors before September start
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday challenges a new Illinois law set to go into effect in September that would allow doctors to prescribe medication to termina...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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Region: Northern Illinois
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Weather service confirms at least three tornadoes in Northwest Indiana
At least seven confirmed tornadoes went through Illinois and Northwest Indiana Thursday night, including an EF3 tornado that struck Kouts.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Trump administration warns 500-plus hospitals, including 21 in Illinois, over pricing rules
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
2 dogs rescued from Elgin house fire Two dogs were rescued from a house fire in Elgin, Illinois, on Friday...
Two dogs were rescued from a house fire in Elgin, Illinois, on Friday night.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Illinois leading U.S. in tornadoes with 140 so far in 2026 Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago...
Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago area continues a concerning trend of increasing tornado frequency in the Upper Midwest.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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