Nearly 50% of Meals on Wheels clients screen at high nutritional risk due to the compounded effects of chronic illness, medication use, food insecurity, and social isolation, according to the Illinois Department on Aging.

Those running to represent Illinois in the next Congress will be part of one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades

The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

Drivers should be prepared for for sudden changes in visibility.

Editor’s note: Today’s Part 2 of Shaw Local’s human trafficking series examines law enforcement crackdowns, how to recognize trafficking victims, and resources for those seeking help

A combination of warm temperatures, dry conditions, and strong westerly winds will lead to an increased threat for fire spread on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

Editor’s note: Today, Shaw Local is publishing the first installment of its two-part series about human trafficking and the scope of the problem in northern Illinois

Editor’s note: Today marks the second of a two-part series about automated license plate readers in northern Illinois. Thursday’s installment focused on cities' successes. Today’s installment examines privacy concerns, national controversies, and ongoing debate

Today marks the first of a two-part series about the use of automated license plate readers, commonly known as LPRS or Flock cameras, in northern Illinois. Today’s installment focuses on how cities use the cameras and the successes they have noted

In northern Illinois’s largest cities to its smallest towns, counterfeit pills, whose effects are boosted by fentanyl, kill users and devastate the families they leave behind.

Free webinar examines how invasive species threaten Illinois ecosystems

Sub-zero wind chills primarily during the nighttime and morning hours will remain for most of the week, the National Weather Service said.

DuPagePads' new overnight warming center in Wheaton keeps those in need out of the cold

Former Northern Illinois University quarterback and current Mount Carmel High School head football coach Jordan Lynch was named as a member of the 2026 National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame class.

Rain will likely start in the afternoon, with the heavier rains and thunderstorms moving in by 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise of artificial intelligence demand ever-increasing amounts of power.

As part of the restaurant chain’s commitment to combating hunger, Chick-fil-A has selected 22 food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens to surprise with $25,000 grants this holiday season.

Some showers followed by cold winds may be coming to Northern Illinois this Thanksgiving week.

The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) dazzled the sky throughout the Illinois Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) created sparking geomagnetic storm conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Space weather forecasters anticipate that geomagnetic activity may intensify to strong (G3) conditions overnight and could be around again tomorrow night.

Snow this weekend? Really? Forecasters say, yes, there will be snowfall Saturday and especially Sunday, though whether there's accumulation is another story.

There is no definitive time when the contingency funding for SNAP benefits will kick in, despite a court order to the Trump Administration on Friday.

Food pantries across northern Illinois have already been anticipating an increase in demand as a result of almost $200 billion in cuts in the next 10 years to the SNAP program.

Dozens of "No Kings" protests were held Saturday across northern Illinois. Here are some of our photos from the events.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is partnering with Woody’s Apple Orchard in Plano throughout September to mark Hunger Action Month.

A federal indictment accused four business owners from Will, Cook and DuPage counties of fraudulently obtaining about $2.8 million from COVID-19 pandemic relief programs.

The future of agriculture drones, can it replace the crop duster?

Severe thunderstorms with the risk for damaging winds and even tornadoes could hit northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service warned.

As part of its Meals on Wheels partnership, Tacos Before Vatos will offer made-from scratch lunches and dinners to Meals on Wheels clients age age 60-plus as well as spouses of eligible clients.

ComEd reported nearly 74,000 customers across northeastern Illinois were without power Sunday morning.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office says a new operation from a multi-state task force is the latest step to crack down on “intrusive and illegal” robocalls nationwide.

Get ready for a hot weekend across northern Illinois as triple-digit heat levels are expected by Friday

Dangerous heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are expected Wednesday and Thursday across northern Illinois

Protests were held in communities across northern Illinois on Thursday – with some more to come Saturday – as part of “Good Trouble Lives On,” a national day of peaceful protest.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch across much of northern Illinois until 11 p.m. Friday.

Average gas prices in many northern Illinois counties are expected to be cheaper than last year for the Fourth of July weekend as the cost of fuel continues to decline over the past several years.

At least 14 counties across northern Illinois are experiencing moderate drought conditions as of July 1

As extreme heat is predicted for northern Illinois in the coming days, health departments are warning residents of the signs of heat sickness. Cooling centers can found throughout Will County.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is once again launching its free summer meals for kids program, now through Aug. 15.

Northern Illinois could see strong to severe thunderstorms late Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service

Combined rain and snowfall this spring was well below normal across northern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service

Smoke from Canadian wildfires could filter the sun a bit this weekend, according to the National Weather Service

More than 40,000 customers were without power across much of northern Illinois Friday morning following Thursday night's severe weather.

Strong winds, dry conditions and warm temperatures are expected through Friday, leading to warnings about potential fire spreads.

Will County is among five northern Illinois forest preserve districts and two park districts working on a comprehensive bike safety initiative. 

Lewis University in Romeoville will host an Illinois State Police youth camp for teens 13- to 17-year-olds in June.

More than 100 people from 34 counties became new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Joliet at the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday.

Scattered thunderstorms forecasted for Friday evening could bring large hail, damaging winds and perhaps a tornado, the National Weather Service warned.

More severe weather moving in overnight Tuesday, lasting through Wednesday, including high winds, chance of hail.

Northern Illinois Food Bank President and CEO Julie Yurko was appointed to the Global FoodBanking Network board of directors.