Volunteers help Merrillville residents cleanup from tornado
Hundreds of volunteers came out as part of a clean-up effort coordinated by the Town...
Weather
High winds down trees, shelter damaged after storms rip through NWI
The National Weather Service's Chicago office reported on its website that scattered thunderstorms developed across...
Severe weather alert siren system won’t be changing in Elgin, fire chief says
Elgin won’t be changing its emergency siren system despite confusion complaints voiced by some residents...
Venezuela health minister says around 235 people are dead and 4,300 injured following catastrophic earthquakes
Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked...
3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox’s series win over Cleveland Guardians, including an impressive home record
The Chicago White Sox had plenty of positives to build upon from the series with...
Weather service: Northwest Indiana exceeds 30-year average rainfall
Northwest Indiana has seen a large increase in flooding this June compared to the same...
In a record-breaking tornado season, DuPage radio experts showcase how they can help
The DuPage Amateur Radio Club will take over a section of Wilder Park in Elmhurst...
2 dead after tornado in Jefferson County
A tornado left two dead, five injured and three residences destroyed in downstate Jefferson County...
Illinois breaks the record for most tornadoes in a year, bringing 2026 tally to at least 147
The state leads the rankings across the country, and is head and shoulders above the...
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declares state of emergency for storm damage in 63 counties
After flooding, severe weather, tornados and a derecho between June 6 and June 18 throughout...