Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire that sent flames and smoke from the rear of a strip mall in Waukegan in close proximity to power lines, fire officials said.

The fire that ripped through a strip mall in East Alton early Tuesday is under investigation. Firefighters called for a dumpster ablaze found heavy fire showing from the structure that includes a ...

A new Ikea store is opening in Illinois this year as part of the Swedish furniture chain's 2026 planned openings. Ikea announced six openings last year, with an additional four mentioned in its "2025 ...

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In suburban LaGrange, there is a debate brewing over whether to demolish the Jackson Square Mall. Donald Trump threatens to veto Obamacare subsidies bill Capital One drops 6%, other banks hit after ...

A Lakehurst man was indicted for vehicular homicide after striking and killing a road construction worker. The driver showed signs of impairment at the scene and a blood test later revealed a BAC ...

A sign outside a once dying mall in Marion in Southern Illinois promises a brighter future, thanks to a $112 million bond deal made possible by the state and taxpayers dollars. Visitors to the Marion ...

Al Klairmont, the CEO, president and a principal of Chicago-based Imperial Realty, said when his company bought the Belvidere Mall in Waukegan in 1985, he saw potential, but knew there was work to do.

Thousands of people online have recounted visiting a similar mall-like setting while they sleep. Theories vary wildly. Credit...Carter Johnston for The New York Times Supported by By Jessica Roy Every ...

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- The mayor of Waukegan stepped in while federal agents detained a woman outside City Hall on Monday afternoon. Video shows Mayor Sam Cunningham talking to federal agents.

Stevenson and Waukegan will take the field on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around ...