Mar. 23, 2026
Fire Leaves Wheaton Apartment Building Uninhabitable
No injuries reported as firefighters rescued multiple pets from the blaze.
Mar. 22, 2026
Homer Barn Fire Causes $5K in Damage
Dozen fire departments responded to the weekend blaze sparked by resident burning trash.
Mar. 22, 2026
Southland school districts rally to aid Kankakee tornado recovery
Students and staff from multiple districts collected and delivered supplies to help residents after devastating storms.
Mar. 21, 2026
Residential Garage Fire Reported on Nichols Drive in Rockford
Emergency crews responded to a working fire in the 5500 block of Nichols Drive on Thursday afternoon.
Mar. 16, 2026
No Injuries, Cat Rescued in Aurora House Fire
The residence was deemed uninhabitable due to the fire damage.
Mar. 16, 2026
Kane County Launches Disaster Ready Network
New initiative aims to coordinate emergency response across local groups
Mar. 16, 2026
Landmark Springfield building catches fire
The historic home of socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post is damaged in blaze.
Mar. 14, 2026
CTA Bus Partially Submerged in Flooded Street After Water Main Break
Incident occurred on Chicago's Southwest Side, leading to CTA route delays and reroutes.
Mar. 13, 2026
Crashes and Repairs Disrupt Traffic on I-57 and I-72
Northbound lanes diverted, westbound lane closed as crews responded to incidents
Mar. 12, 2026
Illinois Community Devastated by Tornado, God's Pit Crew Responds
Volunteer teams provide critical aid and supplies to families in Kankakee, Illinois after powerful EF-3 tornado strikes
Mar. 11, 2026
Experts Warn of Scams, Advise Renters' Rights After Tornado Damage
Officials urge caution with contractors and highlight Illinois renters' legal protections following severe storms in northwest Indiana and south of Chicago.
Mar. 10, 2026
Kane County Launches Disaster Ready Network, Invites Batavia Groups to Join
Local nonprofits, faith groups, businesses, and service agencies can coordinate emergency response efforts.
Mar. 8, 2026
Partial Floor Collapse Traps Residents in Suburban Condo Complex
Firefighters rescue nearly two dozen residents after a support beam failure in the basement parking garage.
Mar. 7, 2026
Pilot killed in Deerfield plane crash identified
Chester Wojnicki, 75, died from blunt force injuries after his small plane crashed into a residential area
Mar. 7, 2026
Knox County to Test New Emergency Alert System on Monday
Residents may receive a test alert on their phones, but no action is required.
Mar. 5, 2026
Illinois Launches New Dashboard to Track Snow and Ice Response
Online tool provides real-time data on winter road maintenance efforts
Mar. 5, 2026
Truck Hangs Off Eisenhower Expressway in Elmhurst
IDOT reports eastbound lanes blocked due to incident
Mar. 3, 2026
Garage Fire Destroys House in Lincolnwood
No injuries reported as roof collapses in early morning blaze
Mar. 2, 2026
Yard Fire Spreads to Waterloo Home
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze on Parkwood Drive.
Mar. 2, 2026
Urbana Fire Department extinguishes house fire on Sunday
Firefighters responded to a blaze at a single-story residence on Silver Court and transported one occupant to the hospital.
