29 tornadoes and a derecho confirmed so far in storms that tore through Illinois, northwest Indiana
This year's tally of tornadoes in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana is already the third highest since recordkeeping began in 1950.
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Memorial Day weekend ceremony remembers DuPage County residents killed in U.S. military operations
Sunday's ceremony remembers 26 residents who, serving in the military, were killed in conflict at home or abroad.
EPA announces $295 million to remove Illinois lead pipes even as Trump moves to roll back clean water protections
The move is one of many actions under the Federal Lead Action Plan, launched in President Donald Trump's first term.
At Montrose and Waukegan beaches, piping plovers lay the first eggs of the season
The beginning of yet another nesting season on the Illinois lakeshore marks another victory for the species as its population bounces back in the region.
A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here’s how they did it.
A Tribune investigation reveals how Fireball evaded its legal responsibility, exposing communities to contaminants and saddling the state with millions in clean-up costs.
At Humboldt Park Lagoon, anglers hope fish and swan boats can coexist in urban ecosystem
Some say the boats' spinning pedals rip up vegetation that fish use for shelter and food.
Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday
The Des Plaines River is expected to reach its highest peak at 18 feet on Monday. The Fox River is forecast to reach 11.9 feet on Thursday.
Alsip man fatally shot while in car at Oak Forest intersection, police say
An unidentified person or persons had pulled next to the man's vehicle, and fired several shots at him, police say.
New Cook County forest preserve boss expands conservation efforts amid federal retreat
For the past eight months, Adam Bianchi has settled into the job of managing Cook County’s public wetlands, prairies, trails, nature centers, pools and golf courses.
Wildfires, dust storms and traffic made Chicago the 3rd-most polluted major US city in 2025, report finds
Massive intermodal facilities, growth of industrial warehouses have contributed to the Joliet area having highest concentration of pollution in the state.