The south suburb of Harvey confirmed on Friday morning the death of Mayor Christopher Clark. In a statement, the city said it “is deeply saddened” to report Clark’s death and extended its condolences to the mayor’s family, loved ones and members of the Harvey community “during this difficult time.” Mayor Clark was a devoted public servant ...

Officials warned drivers to urge caution as a “prolonged” lake effect snow band was leading to “rapid changes” in weather conditions ahead of the afternoon and evening commutes. Many counties were under winter storm warnings and advisories Friday and Saturday as forecasters warned of an “intense band” of lake effect snow, with multiple ...

Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report. Authorities identified two people who were found dead after a two-story west suburban home was reduced to rubble by an explosion Thursday afternoon. James Fitzmaurice Sr., 64, and Virgie Fitzmaurice, 62, were located in the debris left behind after a gas leak caused an Oswego ...

A ground stop was issued for Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Friday afternoon amid a “prolonged” period oflake effect snow, according to the FAA. Around 1:08 p.m., the departures to O’Hare Airport were grounded “due to snow or ice,” according to an update from the FAA. Departures from O’Hare were delayed an average of 30 minutes as of 1:50 ...

Just moments after news of “Home Alone” star Catherine O’Hara’s passing, her co-star Macaulay Culkin posted a heartfelt tribute on social media to his movie “mama.” O’Hara, known for her role as Kevin McAllister’s mom in “Home Alone,” died at the age of 71 Friday, her rep confirmed. No cause of death has been given. In his ...

As fans across the country mourn the loss of legendary actress Catherine O’Hara, her legacy will live on, particularly during the holiday season. O’Hara, known for her role in the holiday classic “Home Alone,” among several other films and television shows, has died at the age of 71, her rep confirmed. O’Hara passed away Friday, but no cause of ...

You could get money as part of a $28 million proposed class action action settlement with Sirius XM Radio, and there’s still time to file a claim. The proposed settlement stems for a lawsuit filed Nov. 22, 2022 in a Central Illinois courthouse that alleges Sirius XM made telephone calls to people despite them being on either the National Do Not Call ...

Snow began falling in parts of the Chicago area as many were under winter storm warnings and advisories, but which areas will be hit hardest, how long will the snow last and how much can residents expect? The “intense band” of lake effect snow started falling across the Chicago area late Friday morning and was expected to continue into the weekend ...

Actor Catherine O’Hara, best-known for roles in “Schitt’s Creek,” “Home Alone,” “Beetlejuice” and other TV and film productions, has died at age 71, according to her representative. Details about a cause of death for the beloved actor, who got her start in sketch comedy, were not immediately available. This is a developing story. ...

An “intense” band of lake effect snow was falling across the Chicago area late Friday morning, with a new winter storm issued for parts of Cook County and the National Weather Service warning of low visibility and “locally dangerous travel” as bursts of snow continue. As of 10:45 a.m., Live Doppler 5 radar showed snow falling along the ...

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday that the Justice Department would release millions of pages of records related to its investigation into Jefferey Epstein. Speaking at a news conference, Blanche said Friday’s disclosure will include more than 2,000 videos, 180,000 images and some 3 million pages of documents. Blanche said ...

Murder charges have been filed against a suburban Chicago man after a woman was seen on her surveillance camera being chased into her garage before police found her dead inside her home this week, authorities said. The Oswego Police Department announced Thursday that 44-year-old Ryan Dodd, of Aurora, was charged with first-degree murder, home invasion, ...

All District 123 schools in suburban Oak Lawn will be closed Friday due to a “serious safety issue,” Supt. Paul J. Enderle said in a message to families Friday morning. Enderle described the action as an “emergency closing day” with no e-Learning after D123 “received a very serious and threatening message” directed at Kolmar Elementary ...

Still don’t have a Real ID? Starting on Sunday, Air travelers without a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or passport will be required to pay a fee to get through airport security. The Transportation Security Administration announced last month that beginning Feb. 1, 2026, travelers who do not present an acceptable form of identification may opt ...

Heavy delays and backups were expected during the Friday morning rush hour commute after two separate crashes blocked lanes on both I-290 and I-294. “Major problems on the Ike and the Stevenson,” NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin said, about 6:30 a.m. About 5:20 a.m., a three-unit rollover crash involving a box truck closed all lanes on I-290 ...

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities on Thursday night, according to his attorney. Lemon, 59, was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy awards, his attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement. It was not immediately clear why Lemon was arrested. However, the Justice ...

Two people were killed after a house explosion in suburban Oswego Thursday afternoon, the Oswego Fire Protection District confirmed, with the scene drawing a large emergency response into the evening as giant plumes of smoke billowed into the air. Just after 5 p.m. Thursday, the Oswego Fire Protection District was dispatched to a home in the 200 ...

A “prolonged” period of lake effect snow is heading to the Chicago area Friday and Saturday, with bursts of snow possible for some, six or more inches of accumulations for others and a band of snow building over Lake Michigan set to wobble between northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. The incoming system prompted the National Weather Service to ...

When American speedskater Erin Jackson won the 500 meters at the Beijing Games four years ago, she knew, of course, that it was her first Olympic medal. She also was aware that it had been a while 28 years, to be exact since a woman from the U.S. finished first in that event. What she had no idea about until days later: Jackson was the first Black ...

Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report. The suburban 19-year-old accused of stabbing a pregnant mother to death earlier this week is in critical condition Thursday night from self-inflicted wounds, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 5 p.m., Nedas Revuckas sustained injuries in his housing unit at the ...

Singer and actor Ray J took to social media this week to reveal a poor prognosis for his health, sharing that his heart is only beating like 25% following his hospitalization for a severe case of pneumonia. In videos now circulating online from previous online comments, Ray J, 45, said doctors told him he doesn’t have much longer to live. 2027 is ...

An unintended chemical release at a suburban swim school sent five people to the hospital Thursday evening, authorities said. Around 5 p.m., authorities responded to the Goldfish Swim School, located at 678 North Northwest Highway in Park Ridge, after employees unintentionally released a chemical. Authorities said 25 people were treated at the scene ...

The Chicago area could get several doses of lake-effect snow Friday, impacting both the morning and evening commutes in different locations. As Friday morning dawns, the first round of lake-effect snow could spin onto shore in northeastern Illinois, with a winter weather advisory issued for Lake, DuPage and Cook counties through Friday afternoon, ...

Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham will be hired as the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, reports say. ESPNs Adam Schefter first reported the news Thursday, with Cunningham finally landing a promotion after being a candidate for several high-profile jobs in recent offseasons. Cunningham, who has been Ryan Poles top lieutenant ...

At least 10 people in Chicago have woken up to find their car windows smashed and airbag stolen in the past couple of weeks, police warned. Most of the thefts took place on the citys West Side, police said. According to a Community Alert issued by Chicago police, the incidents occurred at the following times and places: Between 6 p.m. on January ...