West Nile has been detected in 17 counties across Illinois. A county is considered positive for West Nile virus if a mosquito, horse or human from that county tests positive for the virus.

Forecasters warn that peak heat indices could climb above 100 degrees for several days

A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit this week that seeks to nullify legislation they say would indelibly alter both the business and legal landscape of Illinois

A Cook County man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison Tuesday in connection to dozens of catalytic converters reported stolen between 2021 and 2022 in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, authorities said

The organizations behind the nationwide “No Kings” protests on June 14 announced another day of protests for July 17

Northern Illinois residents should prepare for severe storms today and dangerous heat beginning this weekend, according to the National Weather Service

Authorities around the state will participate in for a traffic enforcement around the Fourth of July holiday, with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

A two-day stretch of severe weather is headed to northern Illinois, with storms expected to impact the region Tuesday afternoon before a more significant threat arrives on Wednesday

The same day a military parade marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army – and President Donald Trump’s birthday – in Washington, D.C., protestors gathered to protest or show their support for the administration.