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Extreme heat is the No. 1 weather-related cause of death, and above-normal hot summers are likely to continue.

A suburban Indianapolis school has become the first in the state of Indiana to announce plans to move to a four-day school week.

In an effort to secure federal approval for a proposed merger, Kroger and Albertsons announced that they would sell additional stores as part of a divestiture agreement, including dozens in Illinois.

The Illinois State Capitol building has been evacuated following a threatening call, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

Cicadas have already started making their way to surface ahead of their highly anticipated emergence in the Chicago area this spring — but what does that mean and how soon could peak cicada season begin?

Breezy with gusts 30-35

A 12-year-old girl and two teens were among four people shot in an incident that spanned multiple scenes in Oak Forest Sunday evening and left at least one man dead, authorities said Monday.

A recent study highlights Chicago’s allure for travelers, showcasing its exceptional walkability with key landmarks like “The Bean” and the Magnificent Mile accessible within just 28 minutes on foot

Pavement repairs on South DuSable Lake Shore Drive will lead to lane closures starting this week, with road work scheduled to run for several weeks, officials said.

A once-popular suburban Chicago mall became the latest to permanently close its doors over the weekend.

After a cooler weekend in the Chicago area, Monday looks to warm up significantly, but the warmer and windy conditions bring with them elevated fire concerns and a chance for rain.

A Chicago police officer was shot and killed while driving home from work over the weekend, sparking a large investigation as authorities work to determine what exactly happened.

Frost Advisory in effect for most of the area.