1934: Chicago was in the grip of a weeklong heat wave, and the mercury that day reached 101. Twenty-three people died of the heat, but the death that drew the most attention was that of John Dillinger ...

At about 5 p.m., the blimp hurtled through a lobby skylight of the Illinois Trust & Savings Bank at 231 S. LaSalle St., killing 13 people and injuring 27. It was America’s first recorded commercial ...

After a falling tree branch paralyzed him, Google software engineer Sasha Blair-Goldensohn began helping people with disabilities navigate their cities and neighborhoods.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Thursday launched his reelection campaign, seeking a third term in the governor’s mansion amid speculation about a future run for higher office.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will seek a third term in office next year amid growing questions about the Democrat’s ambitions for higher office.

Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 for the next few days throughout Illinois. Find out when it will cool off.

More than half the country, including Illinois, is currently in a heat dome. Here's what that means and how to stay safe during excessive heat.