5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) With Illinois hosting the nation’s only primary on Tuesday, NBC 5 Investigates’ Chuck Goudie investigates the money and maneuvering to get elected in Illinois. The race for Illinois governor is officially on as the final candidates now set their sights on…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (485+ words) Illinois has seen more tornadoes than any other state in the U.S. this year, but is assistance coming for those impacted? Christian Farr has the story. Illinois leaders expressed concern about the availability of federal disaster assistance as communities across the…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (390+ words) Two people were killed and several others were injured after tornadoes struck downstate Illinois Sunday, with preliminary reports showing as many as 24 tornado touchdowns and major storm damage. The reports come as Illinois continues to lead the country number of…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (197+ words) Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months. The water park posted an opening day message on social media, urging visitors to come out,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (145+ words) With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park is pushing back the start of its summer season. Raging Waves, located in suburban Yorkville, said in a Facebook post it will open for…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (633+ words) From gun storage to AI in schools, Illinois has some new laws taking effect in the New Year, and many of them will impact you. Jenn Schanz reports. Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Illinois in 2026, but some…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (174+ words) Iisha Scott breaks down stormy conditions for the Chicago area Monday as multiple rounds could hit. The National Weather Service has issued a series of tornado watches for central and southern Illinois, with powerful twisters possible Monday evening. The watches…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (319+ words) Roofs were left damaged and trees with fewer limbs after severe storms rolled through Lena, Illinois on Friday. An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois during Friday's severe storms, National Weather Service crews said after surveying the path of destruction the…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (224+ words) Roofs were left damaged and trees with fewer limbs after severe storms rolled through Lena, Illinois on Friday. Six confirmed tornadoes touched down in Illinois during the severe storms that hammered counties across the state on Friday, officials said. National…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (184+ words) Illinois is coming off its first Final Four appearance in 21 years, and they’re reloading for another run next season. According to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, the Illini have landed Providence guard Stefan Vaaks in the transfer portal....