Chicago Smashes Record For Precipitation
Remember all that talk about how dry it was last year? A lot has changed since then.
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Remember all that talk about how dry it was last year? A lot has changed since then.
Continuous heavy rainfall for several hours Wednesday morning caused flooding in several northern suburbs, and forced state police to shut down part of the Edens Expressway.
Crews were working to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses Thursday morning, after powerful storms tore down branches, uprooted entire trees, and knocked down power lines all across the Chicago area.
The National Weather Service was anticipating a major severe weather outbreak in the Chicago area, starting Wednesday afternoon, with a possibility of very strong storms, large hail, high winds, and a risk of tornadoes.
Several Chicago-area counties are under a flash flood warning as "torrential" thunderstorms move across the metro area.
"Tornado sheltering basics involved three steps – get in, get down and cover-up. The overall goal is to avoid flying and falling debris by putting as many barriers between you and the tornado as possible," according to one expert at the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
A winter storm that buried much of central Illinois in heavy snow largely missed the Chicago area Sunday and early Monday. The storm prompted many schools and universities downstate to cancel classes, and police advised people not to drive in that part of the state unless it's an emergency.
Snow plows were out in force, hundreds of flights have been cancelled at the city's airports, and many area schools were closed on Tuesday, amid a storm that could drop up to 10 inches of snow.
A winter storm bringing a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and heavy snow is bearing down on the Chicago area, and could make for a messy afternoon commute.
Snow continued to blanket the Chicago region Friday morning, making driving conditions more hazardous for commuters, officials said.
A winter weather advisory is in effect tonight for the Chicago area.
A "significant winter storm" could bring as much as four or five inches of snow to parts of the Chicago area late Thursday and early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
According to CBS 2's Ed Curran, the storm will create freezing rain that will create a coating of ice that could amount to one to two tenths of an inch.
The question remains: Why haven't we had more snow? CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
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As Hurricane Sandy barrels down on the East Coast, Chicago is also feeling its effects, with flights and trains cancelled and people being urged to stay away from the lakefront due to a flood warning.
The tornado warning was in effect for southeastern DeKalb County, southern Kane County, western Kendall County and northeast LaSalle County until 2:15 p.m.
Temperatures dropped below freezing overnight in several parts of Chicagoland--ushering in a slightly earlier-than-normal end to the growing season.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the afternoon on Monday, and don't be surprised to see a non-threatening funnel cloud.
Severe thunderstorms passing through the Chicago area are expected to give way to cooler temperatures this evening.
The near-record breaking heat that blanketed the Chicago area on Wednesday is expected to give way to cooler air the remainder of the week.
Chicago has seen an "unusually large number" of days with 90-degree weather so far this year, the National Weather Service said in a statement issued Sunday.
Severe thunderstorms are moving through Chicago area Sunday that could produce 100 mile per hour winds and quarter size hail, according to the National Weather Service.
Christina Christner worked as a pharmacy tech at the hospital.
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The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
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Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
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The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
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Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
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Police said the driver was shot in the head, causing his car to crash into a building and then a parked car.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Christina Christner worked as a pharmacy tech at the hospital.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
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The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
