Heat 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.
Kendall County, Illinois FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Kendall 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
3 reportsHeat 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 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.
Insider Sales
2 reportsArthur J. Gallagher VP Scott R. Hudson Sells 12,000 Shares
SEC filing shows sale of common stock on September 2, 2026.
Arthur J. Gallagher General Counsel Sells $3.24 Million in Stock
Walter D. Bay sold 12,000 shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. at $270.081 per share, according to a Form 4 filing with the SEC.
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
2 reportsTRAVELON Facility in Franklin Park Assessed $100,000 Penalty
An EPA enforcement settlement has assessed a $100,000 federal penalty against the TRAVELON facility in Franklin Park, Illinois.
EXXONMOBIL 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
11 reportsNexus at Palos Fined $26,960 by CMS
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the Palos Hills nursing home.
Grove of Elmhurst fined $82,250 by CMS
Federal enforcement record shows a fine against the Elmhurst nursing home, processed August 1, 2026.
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.
Ahva Care of Stickney Fined $41,250 in Stickney, Illinois
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services documentation shows a $41,250 fine issued against Ahva Care of Stickney in a developing matter.
Bria of Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park Issued Payment Denial
CMS enforcement records show Bria of Elmwood Park received a 24-day payment denial starting March 29, 2026.
Parker Nursing & Rehab Center in Streator, Illinois Fined $36,225
Federal documentation shows Parker Nursing & Rehab Center in Streator, Illinois, was issued a fine of $36,225 in April 2026.
Plane Crashes
1 reportTwo Killed in Piper PA-30 Accident Near West Chicago, Illinois
An NTSB investigation is open into the December 17 accident, and the cause has not been determined.