Feb. 14, 2026
Residents Displaced After Fire Damages Home Near McHenry
Numerous fire departments responded to the early morning blaze that left the home uninhabitable.
Feb. 11, 2026
Freight Train Derailment Near Chicago Ridge Disrupts Metra Service
Derailment closes roads and delays trains during morning commute
Feb. 11, 2026
Freight Train Derails Near 107th Street And Central Avenue, Metra Cancels SWS Morning Service
Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge police have shut down streets near the derailment, impacting commuters and students.
Feb. 10, 2026
FEMA Denies Disaster Relief for Storm-Damaged Homes in Illinois
State's appeal for federal aid to help residents impacted by severe storms last year was rejected by the federal government.
