In terms of severe weather potential, there hasn’t been much change overnight. In their latest round of severe outlooks, the ...

President Donald Trump has said that automakers can avoid his tariffs by simply moving production to American plants. But it’s not that easy. Not by a long shot.

The American auto industry is working out how to adjust supply chains if the trade war continues, a potentially expensive ...

Some companies have said they are looking at expanding their presence or setting up shop in the United States as they prepare ...

Dennis Bieniek, 66, was arrested for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in Loves Park, Illinois, and his DNA was found on her socks.

States are divided in their willingness to welcome a project from a Chinese automaker because the allure of such a ...

The maker of Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Dodge muscle cars has seen shares drop by more than half over the last year.

Lactalis, the world's largest dairy company, has been expanding in Chicago since buying Kraft Heinz's natural cheese business ...

Two Dixon High School Scholastic Bowl team members were selected out of 30 regional teams for the Illinois High School Association All-Sectional team. Nathan Stauter, sophomore, and Ronin Quick, ...

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UAW Local 1268 President Matt Frantzen updated union members on plans for re-opening the Belvidere Assembly Plant. Here is ...

Volkswagen is working on back-up plans for how its passenger car brand could tackle U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, ...