The National Weather Service says that light snow is expected to fall overnight into Monday and cause slippery travel conditions for the morning commute in northern Illinois. A special weather statement and hazardous weather outlook were issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Sunday afternoon. The alerts cover all of northeast Illinois, including the Chicago […]
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Police warn residents about high number of recent mail theft incidents in Chicago suburbs
Police are warning residents and offering safety tips after a high number of recent mail theft incidents occurring throughout the Chicago suburbs. The Barrington Hills Police Department issued the warning and said the thefts had occurred in neighboring communities as well as other Chicago suburbs. The police department said residents should take steps to protect […]
ComEd warns Chicago area residents about potential rolling blackouts during extreme cold
ComEd is asking residents to voluntarily conserve electricity and warned that rolling power outages are possible in the Chicago area as the bitter cold continues. “As our communities continue to experience bitter cold, safety remains our top priority,” Commonwealth Edison said in a statement on social media Saturday afternoon. ComEd said that PJM Interconnection, the […]
Woman arrested after allegedly fleeing police at high rate of speed with baby in car, crashing in Huntley
A Chicago woman was arrested after she allegedly fled from police with a baby inside her car in Lakewood and caused a crash in Huntley, court records show. Dominique A. Williams, 29, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated fleeing causing property damage over $300, a Class 4 felony, and child endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor. […]
Illinois State Police urge public to stay off the roads, obey Scott’s Law during winter storm
The Illinois State Police are asking the public to stay off the roadways unless necessary during the severe winter storm expected to begin Thursday morning. The Illinois State Police (ISP) said those whose travel is necessary should allow enough time for travel and remain focused on the hazardous road conditions. Drivers should slow down and […]
Winter storm warning issued for northern Illinois in anticipation of -35 degree wind chills, up to 6 inches of snow
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning about possible blizzard conditions that will bring extreme cold, high winds and up to six inches of snow to the northern Illinois area. The National Weather Service (NWS) on Wednesday morning issued a winter storm warning that will go in effect from Thursday morning through […]
NWS issues watch in anticipation of major winter storm that could bring ‘full-fledged’ blizzard conditions to northern Illinois
The National Weather Service says a major snowstorm will begin Thursday, bringing blizzard conditions and dangerous cold that will impact travel in the northern Illinois area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch that is in effect from Thursday morning through late Friday evening. The storm will impact the western Great Lakes […]
NWS warns of ‘strong winter storm’ that could bring blizzard conditions to northern Illinois
The National Weather Service is warning about a strong winter storm that could bring blizzard conditions to northern Illinois later this week, impacting travel before Christmas. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the storm will impact the western Great Lakes region. The storm is expected from Thursday into Saturday with snow and strong winds. The […]
Crystal Lake man charged with stabbing 26-year-old man to death in Chicago
A law enforcement task force has arrested a Crystal Lake man after he was charged in the murder of a 26-year-old man that was stabbed to death in Chicago, authorities said. Efrain Lopez, 48, of the 400 block of West Buckingham Drive in Crystal Lake, was charged with one count of first-degree murder. The Chicago […]