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.

In a world where the rich get richer and the big get bigger, surviving as a family-owned business can seem like an act of defiance – or a downright miracle.

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

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.

Six Aurora City Council seats will be up for election in the spring of 2027 – an at-large seat as well as spots on the council representing the 1st Ward, 3rd Ward, 5th Ward, 6th Ward and 8th Ward.

Wilder Park in downtown Aurora was the site of a huge celebration Sunday as the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council offered up the 54th annual Puerto Rican Heritage Festival.

The Aurora City Council on Tuesday is set to vote on placing nine electric vehicle chargers across three locations in the city in the next five years.