Jake Griffin
-
Multiple rounds of severe weather expected throughout suburbs todayJun 17, 2026 8:07 am - Severe storms are likely throughout the suburbs today, with the biggest threat to the south, according to National Weather Service meteorologists at the Romeoville bureau.
-
Prospect Heights man gets 16 years in prison after drugs, weapons pleaJun 16, 2026 1:45 pm - A Prospect Heights man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug and weapons charges earlier this year.
-
Two former Wheaton College football players drown in Lake MichiganJun 16, 2026 8:11 am - Two former Wheaton College football players drowned in Lake Michigan Saturday and are remembered for their faith and fellowship.
-
Libertyville emergency crews conduct search on river after empty kayak discoveredJun 15, 2026 8:20 am - The discovery of an overturned, empty kayak along the Des Plaines River in Libertyville Sunday morning set off a search by emergency workers from 20 agencies.
-
Storm survey team says Bartlett hit by EF1 tornadoJun 12, 2026 8:15 am - A National Weather Service storm survey team said preliminary evidence shows Bartlett was struck by an EF1 tornado Thursday.
-
Bicyclist dead after being struck by freight train in GrayslakeJun 10, 2026 12:28 pm - A female bicyclist was struck and killed by a freight train in Grayslake Tuesday night.
-
Storms batter suburbs, more expected through ThursdayJun 10, 2026 8:10 am - Thunderstorms bringing heavy wind gusts and torrential downpours mved into the suburbs Wednesday afternoon, and forecasters are expecting more severe weather through Thursday.
-
Authorities identify man who died in explosion that closed I-290 for most of ThursdayJun 08, 2026 10:47 am - Authorities have identified a 47-year-old Cicero man as the person at the center of death investigation that closed Interstate 290 in both directions near Elmhurst for more than seven hours last week.
-
Arlington Heights police investigating reported attack near Lake ArlingtonJun 08, 2026 8:14 am - Arlington Heights police are investigating a late Sunday night attack reported near Lake Arlington.
-
Video gambling revenue collections continue to grow for local governmentsJun 06, 2026 11:30 am - Municipalities and counties that allow video gambling saw their collective share of revenue generated by the devices grow by more than $7.6 million in 2025.