Two suburban communities are implementing watering restrictions as a result of drought conditions that have gripped the Chicago area in recent weeks.

Firefighters in suburban Orland Park have rescued a worker after they fell approximately 20-to-30 feet into a well on Wednesday afternoon.

A 19-year-old has died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan on Monday evening, authorities in Indiana say.

Police said that four people are in serious-to-critical condition after they were struck by a hit-and-run driver near Guaranteed Rate Field prior to Tuesday’s game between the White Sox and Texas Rangers.

With the entire Chicago area at either a “moderate” or “severe” drought, forecasts are calling for continued dry conditions in coming days, with the next chance of rain looming over the coming weekend.

Warm temperatures and increasing clouds are expected Sunday in the Chicago area, but little-to-no rain is in the forecast as a drought continues to intensify in the region.

A suburban woman doing yard work was in for a big surprise this week, as she may have found an undetonated rocket that dates back to World War II.

A beach hazard statement has been issued for areas of northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, as high waves and rip currents could make for dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan this week.

It comes up on the calendar every year, but many Americans aren’t aware of the significance, or the meaning, behind the yearly observation of Flag Day.

After years of water issues, the village of Dixmoor could finally see a light at the end of the tunnel, as a massive new project will replace thousands of feet worth of water mains, as well as executing other projects designed to improve water service.