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National Weather Service Alerts To Be More User Friendly
Weather service communicates not just with local government and radio and t.v. stations but says NWS's Chris Miller in Lincoln, directly with you.
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Weather service communicates not just with local government and radio and t.v. stations but says NWS's Chris Miller in Lincoln, directly with you.
Chicago's heat wave might soon come to an end, but it had one more record to break on Tuesday, as the temperature hit 91 at O'Hare, marking the seventh day in a row of unprecedented heat.
Funnel clouds are a possibility across Northern Illinois Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.
A man died after being pulled from the water near Oak Street Beach; making him the second victim to die in rough waters in the past 24-hours.
It's not the greatest beach weather anyway, with lakefront temperatures hovering around 70 and strong north winds, but those hitting the sand the next couple of days are being warned to stay out of the water.
Days of anxiety are coming to a head, as people living along the Fox River are bracing for the water to crest.
Gov. Bruce Rauner made a state disaster declaration for Lake, McHenry, and Kane counties, as a result of major flooding.
In many northern suburbs, residents already are stressed to the max trying to protect their homes and belongings from the floods.
Many areas in the north suburbs remained flooded Thursday morning, and rivers were still rising, leaving businesses and homeowners on alert.
In Mundelein, it seemed at times like piling on; everything from rain, high winds, thunder and lightning, and hail.
It was a close call for a family in southwest suburban Oak Lawn, when a large tree came crashing down on their home during a thunderstorm.
The National Weather Service issued Tuesday a Frost Advisory for northern Illinois into Wisconsin from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has issued Monday a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Chicagoland area.
Fierce winds were battering the Chicago area, kicking up high waves on the lake, and prompting a warning about possible lakefront flooding.
Streets were closed downtown early Thursday after high winds cracked a window in a high rise building.
Strong winds blowing in Wednesday night into Thursday could create dangerously high waves on Lake Michigan, and a cold blast of air overnight could give us one last taste of winter.
Thursday's wet weather in Chicago broke a record, as 1.84 inches of rain fell over the course of the day.
Thursday's rain soaked Chicago with 1.84 inches of rain, bringing some rivers in the area near flood stage.
The advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. for Cook, Boone, McHenry, Lake and Winnebago counties in Illinois and Porter and Lake counties in Indiana, according to the National Weather Service.
The first weekend of spring in Chicago got off to a record start, as the temperature rocketed past 80 degrees Friday afternoon.
Friday's weather offered a perfect start to the weekend in Chicago, as temperatures soared into the 70s.
The Lake Effect Snow Warning issued Monday morning by the National Weather Service remains in effect for the Chicagoland area.
Here are the snow totals reported to the National Weather Service for snow that fell between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday:
Heavy lake effect snow created near-whiteout conditions in part of the Chicago area on Tuesday, threatening to dump up to 10 more inches on top of Monday's snow.
The National Weather Service issued Monday morning a Lake Effect Snow Warning for the Chicagoland area.
More than 70 businesses from across the city are looking forward to showcasing themselves to tens of thousands of DNC visitors.
Organizers said they hope the city supports them in their mission to raise awareness about homelessness.
Large security gates were installed overnight around the Dirksen Federal Building, and along sidewalks in the Gold Coast and Magnificent Mile.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
For anyone living around the United Center, getting around has gotten complicated in recent days.
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.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
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.
The Democratic National Convention is doing something it's never done before. Tens of thousands of visitors to Chicago will be the first to witness a vendor expo dubbed "All Things Chicago," sponsored by the DNC Host committee.
Just 80 days remain until voters head to the polls to decide the next president, and both candidates are spending the weekend focusing on the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has a look at the latest 7-day forecast for the Chicago area.
Summer traffic on Cape Cod can require some patience, but one Massachusetts couple had no time to spare, after a woman’s water broke when she and her husband were still 30 minutes away from the hospital.
After a day at Wrigley Field on Friday Late Show host Stephen Colbert hit another Chicago institution on Saturday, grabbing a hot dog at The Wiener’s Circle.
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.
More than 70 businesses from across the city are looking forward to showcasing themselves to tens of thousands of DNC visitors.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
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.