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At least one person was killed and 28 others were injured when a roof collapse occurred during a concert at Belvidere’s Apollo Theatre as severe storms ripped through the community late Friday, according to authorities.

More than 48,000 ComEd customers were left without power late Friday as a series of severe thunderstorms pummeled the region with wind gusts possibly exceeding 75 miles per hour, downing power lines, toppling trees and causing damage to buildings. As of 11:19 p.m., 48,790 ComEd customers were reported to be without power across northern Illinois, w...

Encouraging young people to nurture their creative talents is the mission behind the National Museum of Mexican Art’s free arts education program called Yollocalli Arts Reach.

Norridge Police say a 17-year-old was sexually assaulted by a man in the Target parking lot of the Harlem Irving Plaza Shopping Mall. The suspect is a Chicago police officer who has since been relieved of his powers.

Severe weather is rapidly moving across the Chicago area Friday, bringing the threat of hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and possibly tornadoes.

If a tornado is approaching you, where is the safest place to go? It depends on where you are.

In a ruling that comes just a few months past the 10-year anniversary of Hadiya Pendleton’s death, an appeals court has ordered a new trial for the man charged with gunning down the 15-year-old honor student.

The iconic space housing the Signature Room restaurant toward the top of the former John Hancock Center, now known as 875 North Michigan Avenue, has been put on the market.

As severe storms quickly approach the Chicago area, here’s a breakdown of the differences between tornado watches and tornado warnings.

Numerous severe storms are expected in two waves Friday afternoon and evening across the Chicago area, with the threat of hail, damaging winds and tornadoes all possible amidst what is expected to be heavy downpours.

Apparently, April is a very busy month. From the Chicago Runoff Election to the 2023 NFL Draft, here’s a list of date to know about.

Jonathan Toews will make his official return to the lineup on Saturday when the Blackhawks host the New Jersey Devils at the United Center.

Former Chicago Police Department superintendents Eddie Johnson, Garry McCarthy and Jody Weis sat down with NBC 5 for a candid discussion on the city’s public safety crisis led by NBC Chicago news anchor Stefan Holt.