An Illinois church is facing criticism for displaying a Nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with his hands zip-tied and guarded by figures styled as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents ...

As Michigan reels from winter storms that dropped over 2 feet of snow in some areas, more lake effect snow is on the way, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy lake effect snow up to over 1 ...

Illinois residents should prepare for a chilly holiday season with a chance of flurries, thanks in part to La Niña. Experts forecast a wetter-than-normal winter season throughout the state, with ...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - The final phase of a nearly 20-year road construction project is well underway in southern Illinois. When completed, Illinois Route 13 will be completely expanded to ...

MELROSE PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A deacon who served at a Chicago-area church is facing an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, the Archdiocese of Chicago said. Deacon Rajan Fernando serves at St. Joseph ...

WINNECONNE – Conservation leaders are looking to protect a significant portion of Lake Winneconne’s shoreline through the completion of nearly $900,000 wetland conservation effort. Winnebago County ...

BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) -An 83-year-old Illinois man drowned in Truman Lake Friday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the drowning occurred near the Osage Bluff Marina just ...

Rates of leg and foot amputations in Illinois hospitals increased 65% between 2016 and 2023, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. Men, Black patients, and those living in areas with low ...

Rates of leg and foot amputations in Illinois hospitals increased 65% between 2016 and 2023, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. "Unfortunately, by the time a patient with diabetes and/or PAD ...

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This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. The Silver carp is big, unwieldy and requires Joe Greendyk to use both hands ...