Commuter caught crawling under stopped Metra train in Chicago suburb, video shows

HINSDALE – Police in a Chicago suburb are warning commuters about rail safety after video captured a person crawling underneath a stopped Metra train.
What we know:
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Read MoreChicago weather: Sunny skies today, storm chances arrive this weekend

CHICAGO – Today will be sunny with highs in the mid 80s. Cooler temps return today along the lake, and counties SW will flirt with 90!
Looking Ahead:
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Shot fired at Illinois state senator’s home, suspect in custody

SHOREWOOD, Ill. – A shooting damaged Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel’s home in Shorewood, though police say the incident was not politically motivated.
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Around 4:50 …
Read MoreNo. 24 Notre Dame searching for cure to defensive woes before taking on Purdue

No. 24 Notre Dame faces a familiar predicament — two early-season losses has left no margin for error.
The circumstances have changed, though. This time, it’s the usually stout …
Read MoreChicago Bears coach Ben Johnson not concerned with Tom Brady and potential conflict of interest

Earlier this week, the NFL came across a troubling conflict of interest.
Tom Brady, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback, NFL legend, FOX broadcaster and now-minority owner of the Las …
Read MoreHow to watch Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys: Week 3 TV channel, live stream info, start time

Is Caleb Williams the Bears’ problem? | 1st & North
On this episode of 1st & North, Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down all the key moments and …
Cook County officials push for accountability, oversight of ICE operations

CHICAGO – Cook County officials hope to pass a resolution requiring better communication from federal agents about their activities, and they want Congressional oversight and accountability from ICE.
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Assistant principal among 3 killed in shooting outside Berwyn middle school

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Nerissa Lee | Berwyn North School District 98 website
BERWYN, Ill. – An assistant principal at a Berwyn middle school was one of three people …
Read MoreJoliet man fired stolen gun while driving drunk, police say

JOLIET, Ill. – A Joliet man was arrested Tuesday night after police say he fired a stolen handgun from a vehicle while driving drunk.
What we know:
Joliet officers …
Read MoreFirst West Nile virus death reported in Illinois this year

West Nile Virus cases reported in Illinois, other states
Health officials have reported several cases of West Nile Virus across several states, including one case in Illinois. While most victims …