Parts of northern Illinois now face a heightened risk of dangerous severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening, with forecasters warning that strong to intense tornadoes may be possible.

Update on Saturday's house fire in Somonauk: One woman injured in the fire has died, authorities said Monday. More details have emerged about the fire, including about a bystander who helped.

Two women were hospitalized after they were rescued from a burning home Saturday in Somonauk, and multiple animals were killed in the fire, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Prices have increased approximately 30 cents a gallon across northern Illinois since the war in Iran began. As of Friday morning, the price for a barrel of oil had moved north of $90, and according to the Associated Press, it could be going higher

A Mendota man is facing felony charges after Mendota police say he took $650 from Midland States Bank on Friday afternoon, according to a news release

Heavy smoke filled Interstate 180 about a half-mile south of the Illinois Route 26 and Interstate 180 intersection on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 near Princeton. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm (MABAS) was dispatched around 12:30p.m. Fire departments from Bureau, Ladd, Wyanet, Princeton, Hennepin and others assisted with the brush fire. Firefighters had to use ATV's to access areas along the Hennepin Canal.

One person is dead and another seriously injured after they became trapped in a grain bin late Monday afternoon near Granville, Granville-Hennepin Fire District Chief Neil Buffington said.

Two OSF HealthCare lifeflight helicopters landed on a farm in the 13000 block of County Road 950 North just south of Granville after two people fell into a grain bin on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Emergency responders worked to extract the victims from the hazardous situation. Residents are advised to avoid the area during emergency operations.

An Ottawa woman was injured after her vehicle struck the BP service station Saturday afternoon.