1 killed in Avondale apartment fire, Chicago Fire Dept. says

ABC Chicago 3/11 12:33A WLS

A person has died after an apartment fire on Chicago's Northwest Side, the fire department said.

Foundation looking for Obama Presidential Center volunteers

ABC Chicago 3/11 12:33A Leah Hope

There is a new call looking for Chicagoans to volunteer at the Obama Presidential Center.

Rep. James Clyburn joins fundraiser for Congresswoman Robin Kelly in tight race to replace Durbin

ABC Chicago 3/11 12:33A Craig Wall

Congresswoman Robin Kelly was in Chicago Tuesday for a fundraiser in this final week before the election. And she brought in a big-name supporter to help.

Lawsuit claims CPS security guard sexually assaulted high school student

ABC Chicago 3/11 12:33A Michelle Gallardo

There are new legal trouble for Chicago Public Schools.

Man, 75, charged after 2 women shot to death on South Side; Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 3/10 12:16P WLS

A man has been charged after two women were found shot and killed on Chicago's South Side, police said.

Chicago weather: Severe weather forecast for Tuesday, with risk of hail tornadoes

ABC Chicago 3/10 12:16P WLS

The Chicago area is at risk for severe weather Tuesday starting in the afternoon.

Pope Leo's former student helps create one-of-a-kind Ford Explorer for him at Chicago Assembly...

ABC Chicago 3/10 12:16P Ravi Baichwal

Pope Leo's former student, Adarthus Harper, helped create a custom Ford Explorer for him at the Chicago Assembly Plant.

What is a supercell? One of the most powerful types of storm could hit Chicago area

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/10 10:45A NBC Chicago Staff

Severe storms eyeing the Chicago area Tuesday have the potential to produce supercells, considered to be one of the most powerful types of storm.

Dan Davis, Chicago-area father missing since before Thanksgiving, found dead

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/10 10:28A Izzy Stroobandt

A Chicago-area father who has been missing since just before Thanksgiving was found dead, his daughter said Tuesday.

Here's an hour-by-hour look at the forecast with severe weather possible Tuesday

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/10 9:28A NBC Chicago Staff

Severe storms capable of bringing strong tornadoes, large hail and gusty winds are expected in the Chicago area, but when will the storms begin and when will the biggest threats arrive?

‘Tennis ball-size:' Severe weather threat in Chicago area includes large, damaging hail

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/10 8:12A NBC Chicago Staff

Some parts could see strong tornadoes, and others will see "large, damaging hail," the National Weather Service said.

Hail, 70 mph winds, chance of tornadoes: What to expect and when as severe storms loom over Chicago

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/10 7:26A

"All weather hazards" will be at play with Tuesday's strong to severe storms in the Chicago area, including two-inch hail, winds gusting as high as 70 mph, heavy downpours and even tornadoes.

Storm timing: When severe weather could hit Chicago area and where tornadoes could form

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/10 7:26A

Starting Tuesday afternoon and through the overnight hours, strong storms could produce severe weather across the Chicago area, with parts south of I-80 getting hit the hardest.

Could there be a tornado in Illinois today? What to know about severe threat

NBC Chicago (Local) 3/10 6:57A NBC Chicago Staff

Parts of the Chicago area and Illinois will be under a heightened risk for tornadoes as severe weather threatens a swath of the state Tuesday.

Bears' plan for possible NW Indiana stadium near Wolf Lake drawing environmental groups' attention

ABC Chicago 3/9 10:13P John Garcia

The Chicago Bears' plan for northwest Indiana is drawing the attention of some environmental groups.