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Tornado Warning Test Startles Some TV Viewers
It was just after 10 this morning when some TV viewers got a scare when their screens suddenly flashed the message: "Tornado Warning." It was all a test - but it wasn't labeled that way.
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It was just after 10 this morning when some TV viewers got a scare when their screens suddenly flashed the message: "Tornado Warning." It was all a test - but it wasn't labeled that way.
The Chicago area got a break from the heavy snow that had been expected overnight, but a mix of freezing rain and sleet was still causing plenty of problems for the morning commute, and more snow was on the way Tuesday afternoon.
A day after the city set a record for warmth, Chicago was bracing for another round of heavy snow Monday night.
It's been the Big Dig-Out this morning for many in northwest Indiana and the far southern suburbs, after Wednesday's blizzard buried areas south and east of Chicago in several inches of heavy wet snow.
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana lost power Wednesday, when a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas, and winds of up to 50 mph took out power lines. Scores of motorists also ended up stranded overnight when their cars got stuck in the heavy show.
Forecasters expect a winter storm could dump several inches of heavy wet snow on parts of the Chicago area on Wednesday, and produce strong winds that will make for very dangerous travel conditions at times.
Chicago was in for another mild day on Tuesday, a day ahead of a winter storm system that could dump several inches of snow south and east of the city.
Hopefully you took advantage of the spring-like weather we had in Chicago this weekend, because temperatures will be more wintry all week, and we could be getting heavy snow in the middle of the week.
The calendar might say February, but it will feel more like early May in Chicago on Friday, as temperatures flirt with record highs.
Minor snow showers were possible across the Chicago area Tuesday and Wednesday, before a significant warmup later this week.
Get ready for a spring-like warmup in Chicago this week, as temperatures should be close to 60 by Friday.
You might want to throw an extra blanket on the bed Friday night, as Chicago is in for a very cold weekend.
Frigid wind chills were expected to last through the start of next week, when Chicago should see a return of more seasonable conditions.
Say goodbye to the milder temperatures from this weekend and hello to more traditional Chicago winter weather to start the week.
Chicago could get some flurries Friday night, ahead of a warming trend for the weekend, and then next week could start with more light snow.
Thanks to the mild temperatures, Chicago will avoid the heavy snow expected to blanket much of Wisconsin on Tuesday, but the city should get a fair amount of rain.
A warm trend was continuing in Chicago on Monday, and thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday before we see a turn to colder weather mid-week.
A big warmup is ahead for Chicago this weekend, as temperatures could reach the low 50s on Saturday and Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, light snow was expected to develop after 7 p.m. Wednesday, north of a line from Belvidere, Illinois, to Gary, Indiana.
Starting nearly 50 years ago today, Chicago endured the worst blizzard in its history, watching as 23 inches of snow blanketed the city and suburbs, bringing the area to a virtual standstill.
Temperatures were expected to reach the upper 30s and low 40s across the Chicago area on Monday. Beginning around 2 p.m., light rain will begin developing, and while precipitation won't be heavy, it could slow the afternoon commute. Patchy fog also is possible as the system moves through northern Illinois.
Compared to most of the East Coast, Chicago will have it very easy in terms of winter weather this weekend, with only a bit of light lake effect snow on Friday.
Light snow and flurries were still falling during the Wednesday morning commute, but should end by mid-morning, as a slow warming trend begins for the Chicago area.
Tuesday's high was expected to reach about 15 degrees; better than Monday's high of 7, but still well below normal for mid-January, when the high is usually in the low 30s, according to the National Weather Service.
Pile on the hats, scarves, and gloves on Monday; even if you're only outside for a few minutes. Temperatures will be in the single digits, or even below zero, virtually all day on Monday.
Chicago police say the boy was crossing the street on his bike between two block parties when a black sedan hit him. The driver did not stop to render aid.
The driver of a black pickup was heading eastbound and did not stop to render aid.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
The shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. at 18th and Blue Island in the Pilsen neighborhood.
With gusty winds, beach hazard statements have been issued for Sunday and Monday.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
In Chicago, capacity is available to house around 11,000 people. Only about half of those beds were occupied as of Friday night, and an official says the city is prepared if there is an influx.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Close to downtown, some businesses have boarded up their windows as a preventative measure.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
His trip comes after 19 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza overnight. The latest strike comes as world leaders push for a new ceasefire agreement. Blinken is heading to Israel now to push for the finishing touches on the agreement.
Lawyers for the student-athletes argue forcing someone like Parker Tirrell to play on the boy's team violates their rights under the Constitution and Title IX.
Police say a total of 18 people were taken to the hospital, four of those people were burned, and one person fell.
City streets turned into rivers in Toronto after heavy downpours dumped several inches of rain.
Lawyers for the student-athletes argue forcing someone like Parker Tirrell to play on the boy's team violates their rights under the Constitution and Title IX.
The shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. at 18th and Blue Island in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Large security gates were installed overnight around the Dirksen Federal Building, and along sidewalks in the Gold Coast and Magnificent Mile.
Organizers said they hope the city supports them in their mission to raise awareness about homelessness.
For anyone living around the United Center, getting around has gotten complicated in recent days.
Chicago police say the boy was crossing the street on his bike between two block parties when a black sedan hit him. The driver did not stop to render aid.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
The No. 1 overall draft pick made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field.
The majors-worst White Sox (30-93) won for the second time in four games.
Seiya Suzuki hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.