Heat Advisory for Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Benton Counties Begins at 2 PM CDT
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Benton Counties, effective from 2 PM to 7 PM CDT this evening.
Kankakee County, Illinois FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Kankakee County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
5 reportsHeat Advisory Extended Through Friday Evening for La Salle, Grundy, Kankakee and Other Counties
The National Weather Service has extended a Heat Advisory for nine counties in Illinois and Indiana, now in effect until 7 PM CDT Friday.
Heat Advisory Issued for La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Other Counties
The National Weather Service warns of peak heat indices of 100 to 105 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
National Weather Service Pushes Back Flood Watch End Time Through Late Tonight
An official record from the National Weather Service Chicago IL shows the flood watch now runs longer than first issued across four counties in Illinois and Indiana.
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Portions of Illinois and Northwest Indiana
A Flood Watch is in effect from midnight through Sunday morning across 13 zones due to possible excessive rainfall.
Mass Casualty Incidents
3 reportsShooting at Robbins Restaurant During Birthday Celebration; Gunman Killed by Security Guard
A birthday celebration at Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar turned violent when a gunman opened fire, prompting a security guard to fatally shoot the suspect.
One dead after shooting at Robbins, Illinois, restaurant, police say
A masked gunman was fatally shot by a security officer after opening fire inside Harold's Chicken Restaurant in Robbins, Illinois, authorities said.
Four Identified After Shooting That Left Three Dead in Oak Forest, Ill.
Police responding to reports of gunfire early on Friday, Sept. 23, found three of the victims outside a house in the Chicago suburb, according to The Associated Press.
Environmental Enforcement
1 reportEXXONMOBIL OIL CORPORATION Assessed $136,200 Penalty in Joliet
An EPA enforcement settlement has assessed a $136,200 federal penalty against ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in Joliet, Illinois.
Nursing Home Enforcement
4 reportsNexus at Palos Fined $26,960 by CMS
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the Palos Hills nursing home.
Landmark of Richton Park Rehab & Nsg Ctr Fined $28,592 by CMS
The Richton Park nursing home faces a federal fine, according to a CMS enforcement record processed in August.
Nexus at Palos in Palos Hills Fined $145,665
Nexus at Palos in Palos Hills, Illinois, was assessed a $145,665 fine in April 2026.
The Pearl of Joliet Fined $25,920 in Federal Enforcement Action
Federal authorities penalized The Pearl of Joliet with a $25,920 fine on April 30, 2026.