4 killed, multiple people injured as vehicle crashes through Illinois daycare center At least four people have died and multiple others have been injured after a vehicle crashed through a downstate Illinois daycare center.

DEVELOPING: Four people between ages of 4 and 18 killed when vehicle crashes into downstate daycare center www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/4...

Deadly La Grange crash investigation focuses on white SUV involved in several other crashes An investigation into a fatal La Grange crash that killed a suburban couple is focused on an SUV that was potentially involved in several crashes.

A white SUV potentially involved in several earlier crashes emerges as focus of investigation into collision that killed suburban couple www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...

Suspect sought in series of sexual assaults, robberies on Chicago’s Far North Side Chicago police are seeking a suspect wanted in a string of sexual assaults and robberies on the city’s Far North Side.

Chicago police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection to a series of sexual assaults and armed robberies on the city's Far North Side www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a...

Pritzker hammers ‘do-nothing Democrats’ in New Hampshire speech that could signal bigger ambitions Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed a gathering of New Hampshire Democrats Sunday in a speech that will undoubtedly fuel presidential speculation.

Gov. Pritzker addressed New Hampshire Democrats Sunday, and the speech certainly won't tamp down speculation about possible presidential ambitions www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

Armed suspects confront off-duty CPD officer, leading to shootout The incident took place about 4:18 a.m. in the 3700 block of West 67th Place, CPD said, with both the off-duty officer and the armed suspects firing their weapons.

Armed suspects confront off-duty Chicago police officer, leading to gunfire www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/o...

Central Illinois motorists could encounter blowing dust amid gusty winds Monday Motorists in parts of central Illinois could encounter blowing dust as farmers prep their fields and gusty winds hammer the region.

Driving in central Illinois today? Blowing dust could be an issue www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...

More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building and ordering patrons to leave with their hands up.

More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado www.nbcchicago.com/news/nationa...

JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, headlines New Hampshire fundraiser Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is headlining a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire as presidential candidacy speculation ramps up.

Gov. Pritzker is headlining a major Democratic Party fundraiser in New Hampshire, further fueling presidential speculation www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

Strong tornadoes, massive hail and damaging winds all possible in Midwest Monday Parts of the upper Midwest are at significant risk of a severe weather outbreak Monday, with “strong-to-intense” tornadoes and massive hail.

While the Chicago area is at a "slight" risk of severe storms Monday, other parts of the Midwest could be at a significantly greater risk of damaging weather, including massive tornadoes and hail www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...

Illness that killed rabbit, squirrels in central Illinois could spread to pets, humans Some Illinois residents and pet owners are being urged to use caution after a dead rabbit was diagnosed with tularemia in recent days.

Tularemia, an illness that can spread to pets and humans, has been detected in multiple dead animals in central Illinois www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/d...

Man shot, killed in Bridgeport attack Saturday night, Chicago police say A man was shot and killed as he exited a vehicle in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood Saturday night, police said.

Bridgeport shooting leaves man dead Saturday night, police say www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/b...

Severe thunderstorms could threaten Chicago area Monday, forecast says The Chicago area can expect a pleasant Sunday afternoon, but multiple chances of rain loom this week, including a severe thunderstorm threat Monday.

It's going to be a gorgeous Sunday in the Chicago area, but the upper Midwest is at risk of dangerous severe weather on Monday www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stor...

Nine dead and multiple injured as driver plows into Vancouver crowd The city’s mayor said the crash happened at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party, a celebration of Filipino culture.

Developing Overnight: Driver plows into Vancouver crowd at festival celebrating Filipino culture, leaving at least nine dead www.nbcchicago.com/news/nationa...

Rumored Starbucks summer menu includes returning fan favorite Though the chain has yet to confirm when the menu will launch, one food blogger points to a May 20 start date.

Waiting for Starbucks' summer menu? This fan favorite could be on the list www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/r...

Longtime Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection in 2026 Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.

JUST IN: Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek reelection to Senate www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

Video: Raging inferno engulfs semi-truck, closes Interstate 65 in NW Indiana Clean-up efforts are underway after a raging fire consumed a semi-truck on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana.

DEVELOPING NOW: Lanes on Interstate 65 closed as raging inferno consumes semi-truck www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/v...

Copenhagen police give update after Chicago student among 2 arrested in Uber dispute Copenhagen police gave an update after a Chicago college student was one of two arrested and charged in connection with an Uber dispute that his parents say left them unable to bring him home.

Chicago student still in Copenhagen after Uber dispute www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

Shots fired into suburban Bolingbrook home, killing 17-year-old inside A 17-year-old was shot to death inside his home in suburban Bolingbrook on Tuesday night, authorities said.

Suburban teen found shot to death inside home, police say www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/t...

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McDonald's teases release date for the return of a fan-favorite menu item McDonald's is bringing back a once-popular menu item this year, and fans got a glimpse at when they can expect it.

A fan-favorite menu item at McDonald's could finally be making its triumphant return www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/m...

How to get Illinois election results in coming days Consolidated elections are taking place across Illinois on Tuesday, with some of the state's biggest communities casting ballots.

If you're looking for election results, here's how you can find them tonight! www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/c...

Weather timeline: Multiple rounds of severe weather possible in Chicago area The Chicago area could see multiple rounds of severe weather this week, with gusty winds, damaging hail and isolated tornadoes all possible with the storms.

Weather timeline: Multiple rounds of severe weather possible in Chicago area www.nbcchicago.com/weather/weat...

Tornado touched down in NW Indiana Sunday, National Weather Service confirms At least one tornado touched down in northwest Indiana during an outbreak of severe weather Sunday, the National Weather Service is reporting.

At least one tornado touched down in NW Indiana Sunday, NWS officials say www.nbcchicago.com/weather/torn...

When is the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election? What to know, and what's at stake Liberals currently hold a 4-3 advantage on the court, but the retirement of a liberal justice this year put the ideological balance in play.

Why has Wisconsin's Supreme Court election gained so much national attention? www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...

Brandon Johnson, other officials react to massive teen gatherings in Streeterville Renewed calls for earlier teen curfews in downtown Chicago are again being floated after large gatherings led to chaos and multiple arrests Friday night.

A Chicago alderman is calling for an earlier curfew after massive teen gatherings in Streeterville, but the mayor is pushing back on the idea www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/b...

A man was injured after crashing his SUV into a Lake View building Saturday morning www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/s...

Person killed in Bishop Ford hit-and-run crash, police say A person was struck and killed when they exited their vehicle following an earlier crash on the Bishop Ford Expressway Saturday morning.

Person killed Saturday morning in a hit-and-run crash on the Bishop Ford www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/f...

Cubs trade pitcher Cody Poteet to Orioles, team announces The Chicago Cubs have made a trade Saturday, sending pitcher Cody Poteet to the Baltimore Orioles.

The Cubs have made a trade Saturday, sending pitcher Cody Poteet to the Orioles www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/...

Parts of Chicago area at ‘enhanced’ risk of severe storms Sunday The Chicago area could see strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday, with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible according to forecast models.

Parts of the Chicago area could be at an "enhanced" risk of severe weather tomorrow. Here's what the current forecast says www.nbcchicago.com/weather/chic...

As 23andMe goes into bankruptcy, here's why you should consider deleting DNA data The DNA of millions of people could be up for sale, as testing company 23andme filed for bankruptcy this week. Here’s how to delete that data.

As 23andMe faces bankruptcy, here's why you should consider deleting your data www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/as-...