Body found in Des Plaines river identified as slain Joliet woman

JOLIET, Ill. | The Will County coroner says the body of a woman found in the Des Plaines River is a Joliet woman whose son is charged in her death.

Crime Commission: Heroin is 'medical emergency'

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Illinois State Crime Commission says heroin use is an epidemic, and a Will County official says it should be declared a medical emergency.

Icy roads create hazardous morning commute

Drivers slid to their destinations during Friday's morning commute, causing police to respond to numerous accidents caused by icy roads.

Meteorologist: Worst of winter storm could largely spare NWI

A winter storm was expected to continue to bring snow into the Chicago area until Wednesday morning.

Few problems reported from overnight snow

Area police reported few problems on the roads overnight and early Friday morning after snow fell across the region.

Wind advisory prompts Indiana Toll Road bans

A wind advisory is in effect with wind gusts of 50 mph whipping through the region.

Significant ice storm expected to hit region Sunday

A winter storm is expected to sock the region Sunday with more than a quarter of an inch of ice.

Bitter cold grips region, forces school delays

The region's first blast of brutal winter air arrived early Tuesday morning, with wind chills dipping to 15 degrees below zero.

Winter storm to bring season's first snowfall this afternoon

The latest first snowfall of the season in Chicago-area history is set to fall this afternoon with the arrival of a winter storm that forecasters say could cause blizzard-like conditions near the Lake Michigan shoreline in Lake and Porter counties.

First snow of season could come with storm Thursday

Forecasters are warning of the potential for a major winter storm that could leave as much as half a foot of snow on the ground Thursday, create hazardous driving conditions and impact air travel in Chicago.

Four are beaten during home invasion and robbery in Crete

CRETE TOWNSHIP | Police are investigating a home invasion involving several suspects, officials said.

Dense fog advisory issued for region

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for the region.

Fog delays schools, slows morning commute

Thick fog slowed drive times and delayed some area schools this morning.

Will County Board approves $175.7 million budget

JOLIET, Ill. | The Will County Board has approved a new budget of almost $176 million.

Strong vote in Cook County sends Hutchinson back to Springfield

Illinois state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields, waiting for election returns in her Chicago Heights campaign office.

Strong vote in Cook County sends Hutchinson back to Springfield

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | State Sen. Toi Hutchson, D-Olympia Fields, was re-elected to a four-year term in the General Assembly, despite her Republican opponent’s appeal to rural voters to cast ballots against the south suburban native.

Crime commission expands hunt for heroin dealers

JOLIET | The Illinois State Crime Commission says it's partnering with Will County prosecutors to begin offering cash rewards for information on heroin dealers who sell to minors.

State's attorney Glasgow opens satellite office in Eastern Will County

BEECHER | Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow was joined by local citizens, area police chiefs and Washington Township officials on Monday for the opening of a satellite office to serve the citizens in Eastern Will County.

State's attorney Glasgow opens satellite office in Eastern Will County

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, center, is joined by, from left, General Assistance Coordinator Elizabeth Delgado, Washington Township Supervisor and Will County Board Member Robert Howard, Beecher Police Chief Jeffry L. Weissgerber, Township Trustee Patricia Peters, township acc…