Hot, humid air and high wind shear have formed record numbers of tornadoes and thunderstorms in the Chicago area. Climate change may make it worse.

On Tuesday, National Weather Service workers confirmed tornadoes touched down in Lansing and Glen Ellyn during Monday’s storms.

An event celebrating Puerto Rican music, food and culture returns to Elgin after a 14-year hiatus. It’s new name is BoricuaFest.

Six suburban Chicagoans were among about 240 from across the country competing on Season 18 of NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior.”

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Joe Novak led Northern Illinois to seven winning seasons in 12 years — launching a run of success that saw the program make 15 bowl games in 21 seasons.

As energy prices continue to rise and power outages become more frequent amid extreme weather events, ComEd customers have a new option to help navigate both problems. A giant backyard battery.

Illinois public and charter school students will be barred from using cellphones during the school day starting in fall 2027, under a law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Tuesday.