Melissa Berman

UPDATE: FBI releases picture of wanted man's silver Honda after Highland Park parade shooting.

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Also be alert for severe weather today. Tornado warning until 3:15 p.m. in LaSalle County. Click below for the latest weather alerts:

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At least 6 people killed, 16 hospitalized.

Shelter in Place in Highland Park: "Highland Park Police are responding to an incident in downtown Highland Park. Fourth Fest has been canceled. Please avoid downtown Highland Park. More information will be shared as it becomes available."

Several suburban parades and festivals canceled.

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As of 7 p.m. 20% voter turnout in Chicago.

Stop by tonight for our election night coverage beginning at 7pm. and I will be joining and along with our team of reporters.

At least 3 dead, 50 injured after Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri

At least 3 dead, multiple passengers injured after Amtrak train carrying 255 derails in Missouri The train was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago when it struck a construction vehicle at a crossing in Mendon, Mo., Amtrak said.

Tornado Warning including Oak Lawn IL, Calumet City IL and Burbank IL until 7:45 PM CDT

NWS: radar shows continued strong rotation and possible tornado moved over Medinah area and now towns east-southeast of there.

Tornado Warning including Chicago until 7:15 PM CDT

Up to two inch hail.

LIVE: Tornado & Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

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Jim Ryan, two-term Illinois attorney general, former GOP governor nominee, dead at 76

Jim Ryan, two-term Illinois attorney general, former GOP governor nominee, dead at 76 In 2002, Mr. Ryan passed up a possible third term as attorney general and ran for governor, losing to Democrat Rod Blagojevich.

It's going to get HOT! | Storms, then dangerous heat

Storms, then dangerous heat; Advisory issued An approaching warm front Monday will bring a complex of thunderstorms to the area. Expect storms to move through between mid-morning and afternoon. Northern Illinois has a slight risk for strong t…

Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight found dead inside his home from apparent gunshot wound, no foul play suspected.

Boone County prosecutor found dead Saturday morning Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said no foul play is suspected.

Teachers react day after Texas school shooting:

"This morning when I arrived at work I heard a distinct difference in the sound of children's voices and laughter coming from our school's playground and field. I remained outside the building for a few extra minutes to prepare myself for what I knew would be a difficult day ahead.

— Karen Chappell / Saddle Brooke, N.J.

Check on your teacher friends. We are not okay. Getting shot should not be an "occupational hazard" for teachers, and definitely not for students. We aren't even paid a livable wage, yet every single one of us goes above and beyond for these kids every day, and I guarantee every single teacher would lay down their life for their students if it came down to it.

— Laura G. / Dallas

I sat in my classroom during my lunch break and cried. I’m both a first grade teacher at my school and a parent of two students in elementary school. I’m so emotionally exhausted from feeling afraid of sending my own kids to school, let alone teaching at a school, too. The worst part for me is knowing we were all just holding our collective breath, waiting for this to happen again, and hoping we weren’t the unlucky ones.

— Anna McDonnell / Honolulu

As a teacher, I am expected to teach your child, but only certain topics in certain ways. As a teacher, I’m supposed to keep my opinions out of the classroom. Not this time.

— Victoria Carnevale / Dracut, Mass.

My last few days were supposed to be bittersweet. I would spend time with my graduating 8th graders, sign yearbooks, watch movies and send them off to high school. Now all I feel is fear. My last few days are now spent watching students like a hawk, cringing every time a student opens the door to let someone into the class, worried that I won’t be able to go home to my 3-month-old daughter.

— Tyler Santana / Tampa, Fla.

Ever since the Columbine school shooting I feel a sense of innocence has been lost in schools. Once again I had to explain to 7th graders about the tragedy in Texas and to see fear in my students eyes. I personally feel exhausted from this tragedy and disgusted at our politicians who remain silent!

— Anthony Vetrano / Cortland, N.Y.

As my students watched a movie, I had to step into my storage room to compose myself as I kept getting reports of the news.

— Michelle O. / Riverview, Fla.

We had our first post-Covid assembly last week to honor and recognize all that we had missed over the past few years. While I should have been paying attention and celebrating, the entire time I was monitoring entry/exit points, keeping an eye on students with backpacks milling around the side walls of the gym, and running through active shooter scenarios in my head.

— Matt Keenan / Missoula, Montana

I have taught for 40 years. Never would have I believed that after I started teaching in 1980 my number one priority would have to be safety. It is unfathomable to think that this is a movie I relive. Schools were meant to be safety zones not war zones.

— James Percoco / Ashburn, Va.

As a 22-year veteran middle school teacher I no longer think “that always happens somewhere else.” Rather, I now think it's just a matter of time. I now ask myself, “Will I retire before it happens on my campus?”

— Kevin Niendorf / Manteca, Calif.

I came into school today with a brave face for the students when inside I am wondering how we got here. How many more times does this type of tragedy have to happen before we are going to take action?

— Diane Z. / Red Hook, N.Y.

The culture war that is tearing the U.S. apart has a bloody front line and it’s in the schools where innocent children are being butchered by a society that is losing its ability to tell the difference between right and wrong.

— Karl Waage / Arvada, Colo.

I am devastated and angry. I cried all the way to school in the morning. Seeing my students' faces and the joy they still have for coming to school got me through the day.

— Kirsten A. / Leesburg, Va.

It’s shocking how numb you feel after hearing tragic news of children being slaughtered in a place where they are meant to be safe.

— Jenna G. / Scranton, Penn.

All day I have been imagining what I would do if someone came into my room with a gun today. Would I get them to safety in time? Would they see each other die? Get shot? Would they see me die or get shot?

— Madeline S. / Santa Cruz, Calif.

Sigh.... I..um. I must “soldier on,” right? Isn't that what I have to do?

— Kayalyn Stewart / Mount Vernon, Wash."

‘We are not okay’: Teachers react day after Texas school shooting We asked teachers in the U.S.: What do you want to say in the wake of the Uvalde shooting? Here’s what they wrote to us.

Horrible update: 19 children and two teachers killed in Texas elementary school shooting.

Families suing owner and management company of Rogers Park apartment building after three women died there last week — their deaths allegedly due to extreme heat.

Lawsuits filed after 3 elderly women died in Rogers Park apartment during heat wave CHICAGO — Family members are suing the owner and management company of a Rogers Park apartment building after three women died there last week — their deaths allegedly due to excess heat. Two lawsu…

UPDATE: One person killed, 10 others injured. Lanes remain closed.

All lanes are blocked on the Tri-State Tollway near Willow Road after a crash involving at least seven vehicles.

1 dead in 7-vehicle crash on Tri-State near Willow; SB lanes closed CHICAGO — A person is dead and 10 others are injured after a multi-vehicle accident on the Tri-State Tollway near Willow Road, according to Illinois State Police. The crash involving at least seven…

Today marks 60 years since a su***de bomber brought down Continental Airlines Flight 11, killing the other 37 passengers and 8 crew members.

The plane took off from O'Hare in Chicago and was headed to Kansas City. It crashed near Unionville, Missouri.

In covering the 50 year remembrance ceremony 10 years ago and in messages since, I've heard nothing but wonderful things about the Captain of the flight, Fred Gray. All are sure he did everything he could to try to save his passengers.

One person did survive the initial impact but died a short time later.

My heart is with everyone who lost a loved one that day.

Jif products recalled for potential salmonella

Select Jif products recalled for potential salmonella Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children, people with weak immune systems and the elderly.

Woman found chained in vacant West Pullman home

Abducted woman found abused, chained in vacant West Pullman home The victim says she is grateful to be alive.

The best video of the day and also the important message: lots of dogs looking for homes!

Annual ‘BARK’ event held near Soldier Field CHICAGO — The 28th annual BARK event held by the Anti-Cruelty Society took place near Soldier Field Saturday morning. BARK is the oldest and largest dog-friendly fundraiser of its kind. “It c…