Rounds of rain spark flooding concerns along Des Plaines River; strong winds downed trees, left damage across area Tuesday CHICAGO (WLS) -- People in Des Plaines are preparing for flooding as heavy rains this week have the Des Plaines River levels rising.... See more
Story by March Madness: Chicago's United Center hosting Sweet 16, Elite Eight games this weekend Evelyn Holmes Fri, March 27, 2026 at 10:24 PM UTC · 3 min read March madness is infecting the Chicago area. Illini fans are excited after Illinoi beat Houston... See more
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The body of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, 32, was taken to a south suburban funeral home Friday morning. Hundreds lined South Side streets to honor and salute the Chicago hero during a procession from the medical examiner's office t... See more
CHICAGO (WLS) -- IlNow that the Illinois Primary is over, the U.S. senate candidate from both parties will shift their focus to November's general election. While Don Tracy, former Illinois Republican Party chair clinched his party's nomination, Lieutenan... See more
Kankakee County cleans up damage left by EF-3 tornado, record-breaking hail; several injured Suspected tornadoes left extensive damage in Kankakee County in Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The Natio... See more
