The worst of the heavy thunderstorms have left the Chicago area, but the rain they left behind is resulting in flash flood warnings throughout northern Illinois.
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Wheldon wins stunning Indy 500 when leader crashes
INDIANAPOLIS — JR Hildebrand was one turn away from winning the Indianapolis 500 at the first attempt. Then, within sight of the checkered flag, the 23-year-old Californian made the ultimate rookie mistake.
Cops: Glenview man assaulted child
A Glenview man has been charged with sexually assaulting a young relative, officials said.
Teen shot at home in South Chicago
A 17-year-old was hospitalized this morning after being shot at her home in the South Chicago neighborhood, police said.
Man found dead after fall in Streeterville
A man was found dead after falling from a Streeterville building this morning, officials said.
Blue Angels cancel performance at Rockford airshow
ROCKFORD — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have canceled their headline performance at an upcoming northern Illinois air show as they continue a safety review.
Wauconda police to unveil 9/11 memorial car
Police in north suburban Wauconda plan to use this weekend to unveil a moving memorial to the 9/11 attacks — and that’s moving in the literal sense.
Grandmother, boy injured in West Side fire
A fire in West Humboldt Park overnight produced these dramatic occurrences: Serious injury to a woman and her grandchild, a firefighter being trapped, and good Samaritans lending a hand.
Champaign man gets 10 years for spitting on guard
A judge in central Illinois has sentenced a 25-year-old man to 10 years in prison for spitting on a correctional officer at the Champaign County Jail.
Several wounded in overnight violence
At least three people were injured in shootings around the city overnight.