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Victim found after search and rescue mission in Winnetka for missing boater

A search and rescue mission for a 50-year-old female was underway early Monday in suburban Winnetka after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan overnight.

Search and rescue mission underway in Winnetka for missing boater

A search and rescue mission for a 50-year-old female was underway early Monday in suburban Winnetka after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan overnight.

Body pulled from water near where sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan in Winnetka

Officials in suburban Winnetka early Monday who were performing a search and rescue mission for a 50-year-old female that went missing after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan overnight say the victim has been located and is in critical condition.

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Boater in critical condition after sailboat capsizes in Lake Michigan in Winnetka

Officials in suburban Winnetka early Monday who were performing a search and rescue mission for a 50-year-old female that went missing after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan overnight say the victim has been located and is in critical condition.

Illinois Air quality alert issued for Monday; air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups'

An air quality alert has been issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Monday, with air quality expected to be at levels that are "unhealthy for sensitive groups."

Chicago weather: Near-record warmth with temperatures feeling like 105; air quality alert issued

Heat, humidity and air quality alerts continue for most of the Chicago area Monday, with temperatures in the mid 90s and heat indices upwards of 100 degrees, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.

Chicago weather: Near-record warmth with temperatures feeling like 100; air quality alert issued

Heat, humidity and air quality alerts continue for most of the Chicago area Monday, with temperatures in the mid 90s and heat indices upwards of 100 degrees, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.

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Canopy collapses at Rockford gas station during Sunday afternoon storms

The canopy at a Rockford gas station collapsed Sunday afternoon as strong storms moved through the region.

Chicago's public pools will open for the season on Monday – with a major change

Chicagoans will be able to cool down from the 90-degree temperatures by visiting the city's public pools beginning on Monday, when they open for the season.

1 person killed, 1 injured in West Pullman shooting

Chicago police were investigating after a shooting injured two people, one fatally, Sunday afternoon in the West Pullman neighborhood on the city's South Side, authorities said.

As temperatures soar, here's how to protect yourself from heat-related illness

With heat indices approaching 100 degrees, doctors are urging people to take steps to prevent heat-related illness in themselves and others.

Chicago families flock to the beach on Father's Day amid hot weather

A number of families spent the warm Sunday afternoon celebrating Father’s Day at Oakwood Beach, while others marked the day at church celebrations

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of DeKalb, LaSalle counties

Forecasters are warning of the possibility of strong-to-severe thunderstorms in the Chicago area Sunday, with damaging winds and a tornado threat both possible.

Severe storms could bring damaging winds, tornado threat to Chicago area

Forecasters are warning of the possibility of strong-to-severe thunderstorms in the Chicago area Sunday, with damaging winds and a tornado threat both possible.

2 killed, 2 injured in Little Village crash, Chicago police say

A violent rollover crash left two people dead and two others seriously injured in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood Sunday.

5 Numbers to Know About the Coming Heat Wave

Stifling conditions are forecast to spread this week over the eastern half of America — and linger for days.

Rideshare driver shot in Chicago carjacking, police say

A rideshare driver is recovering after he was shot during a carjacking in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on Saturday night.

Strong-to-severe thunderstorms possible in Chicago area Sunday

The Chicago area will see an “increasing” threat of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday evening, with a chance that some of those storms could be severe.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for majority of Chicago area, parts of NW Indiana

Weather alerts were issued for the majority of the Chicago area and parts of northwest Indiana on Sunday afternoon, with the region set to see an “increasing” threat of showers and thunderstorms.

Search resumes for boater reported missing in Chicago's ‘playpen'

The search has resumed for a 58-year-old man reported missing in the waters of Lake Michigan, Chicago police say.

Search for missing boater near the ‘playpen' along Lake Michigan shifts to recovery

The search for a missing boater in the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan along Chicago’s lakefront was halted on Saturday evening, authorities said. At around 4:23 p.m., Chicago police responded to the 1000 block of North Lake Shore Drive after a 58-year-old man fell off a boat and into the lake, police said. Dive crews spent hours searching the waters...

Search for missing boater near Oak Street Beach shifts to recovery

The search for a missing person in Lake Michigan near Chicago’s Oak Street Beach shifted from a rescue effort to recovery on Saturday evening, authorities said. At around 4:23 p.m., Chicago police responded to the 1000 block of North Lake Shore Drive after a 58-year-old man fell off a boat and into the lake, police said. The Chicago Police Department’s...

Body camera video shows Joliet police officer help snapping turtle cross street safely

A Joliet police officer recently went above and beyond the call of duty to rescue a snapping turtle from a dire situation.

Former Glendale Heights officer accused of using village fuel card for personal use

A former police officer in suburban Glendale Heights was charged with official misconduct after allegedly using a village credit card to obtain fuel for personal use, according to authorities.

This Chicago beach is one of the best places to catch the summer solstice sunrise

Mixbook, a photobook company based in California, conducted a survey of 3,000 respondents to identify the 150 best places in the U.S. to witness the sunrise on June 20. One popular spot in Chicago made the top 50.

Indiana Republicans reject Mike Braun's pick for lieutenant governor, back far-right pastor

Indiana Republicans rejected Sen. Mike Braun’s choice for lieutenant governor on Saturday, instead nominating a podcasting pastor with far-right views to be Braun’s running mate.

With intense heat on the way, here's what to know about Chicago's public beaches

Overwhelming heat is on the way to the Chicago area in the coming week following a pleasant start to the weekend, with the city's public beaches expected to provide both relief and a swim for thousands of residents across the region.

Woman killed, girl injured in suspected arson at Bridgeport apartment

A woman was killed and a girl was injured after someone started a fire at a Bridgeport apartment early Saturday, police said.

Chicago Forecast: Warm temperatures, partly cloudy skies ahead of stretch of sweltering heat

After a pleasant start to the weekend in the Chicago area on Friday, another comfortable day is in store for the region on Saturday ahead of a stretch of sweltering heat.