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Overnight storms leave Chicago area roadways flooded

The city of Chicago and immediate surrounding area were not affected by destructive and deadly tornadoes Tuesday night, but heavy and noisy storms did leave several areas flooded.

2 dead after tornadoes across Illinois, Northwest Indiana

Two people died after tornado touchdowns in Kankakee, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night. So far, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 in Jasper County and an EF-3 in Aroma Park.

Kankakee District 111 schools will be closed Wednesday following severe storms

The district said the closures are due to "widespread storm impacts, including power outages and damage."

Man charged in alleged stabbing of another man in Avalon Park

Chicago police said the suspect and the victim were fighting before the stabbing occurred.

CPD seek to identify suspect in punching attack in Back of the Yards

Police said the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery and Half Acre Beer Co. announce merger

Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."

Chicago neighborhoods, UIC work together to mitigate extreme weather damage

Expert researchers and scientists are now working directly with local Chicago-area communities to address extreme weather and mitigate the damage it can cause.

Lions' Kalif Raymond reportedly heading to the Bears

The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.

Fox Lake woman to remain in jail, accused of beating 11-year-old son for years

A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.

CTA plans to boost police patrols by 75% under new security plan

The Chicago Transit Authority is vowing to increase police patrols on trains and buses by 75%, under a new enhanced safety plan submitted to the Trump administration as the mass transit agency seeks to avoid losing $50 million in federal funding.

Body of Chicago father missing since Nov. found in Blue Island: daughter

Dan Davis was found dead in Blue Island Monday, months after he went missing, according to his daughter.

Mayor Johnson pushes new polling place protections in honor of Rev. Jackson

Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.

Village of Wilmette issues warning about scammers impersonating its departments

Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.

Robbery suspect arrested after officer hit by car in Woodridge, Illinois

A person was taken into custody after a police officer was hit by a car in Woodridge, Illinois, on Tuesday morning.