Maggie Prosser

Firefighters recover four birds in a cage from a home that was heavily damaged after a tornado passed through overnight June 21, 2021, in Woodridge.

Didn’t hear a tornado siren or alert Sunday? Here’s what to do.

June 26, 2021 at 12:08 p.m.

Many people sought shelter late Sunday night after sirens and phone alerts warned them of incoming tornadoes in the Chicago area, and officials attributed the low number of casualties to...

Ward Miller of Preservation Chicago speaks as protesters rally outside in an effort to save the Thompson Center from possible redevelopment on June 23, 2021.

A ‘significant place of public engagement’: Preservationists protest state’s efforts to sell and potentially demolish Thompson Center

June 23, 2021 at 8:53 p.m.

About two dozen people gathered outside the James R. Thompson Center on Wednesday to protest the state's ongoing efforts to sell the glassy state office building, which preservation groups call...

Ford Heights man charged with attempted murder in weekend shooting, denied bond

June 23, 2021 at 11:57 a.m.

A man was charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a man in the face during the weekend in Ford Heights, according to the Cook County sheriff'soffice....

5 things to know when the tornado siren blares

June 21, 2021 at 12:15 p.m.

If you were flustered when tornado sirens blared Sunday night, now is the time to start planning for the next weather event so you're better prepared. Experts warn that waiting...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to a baiduhai reporter on June 3, 2021, in Chicago.

Illinois elementary, high school students to learn about Asian American history under measure awaiting governor’s signature

June 21, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Mary Manching felt a disconnect between her Asian American heritage and what she was learning at Northside College Prep. "I never saw myself represented in the history curriculum," said Manching,...

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Didn’t hear a tornado siren or alert Sunday? Here’s what to do.

A ‘significant place of public engagement’: Preservationists protest state’s efforts to sell and potentially demolish Thompson Center

Ford Heights man charged with attempted murder in weekend shooting, denied bond

5 things to know when the tornado siren blares

Illinois elementary, high school students to learn about Asian American history under measure awaiting governor’s signature

Severe thunderstorms, possible high winds, hail, tornadoes possible Sunday, forecasters say

2 people killed, 6 injured in 8-vehicle crash in Will County

Auschwitz survivor, Illinois Holocaust Museum President Fritzie Fritzshall dies at 91

No bail for man charged with murder in December shooting of 20-year-old in East Garfield Park

Family of man who died after beating by prison guards seeks compensation, says state lacks accountability