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Chicago weather: Cooler air settles in before warming trend arrives
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (274+ words) Mike Caplan has your Chicago weather update! CHICAGO - Cooler air is taking over Chicagoland for a few days. The normal high today is 72, and we will be at least 10" cooler than that. The official high should be around 60, but it…...
Chicago weather: Severe storms sweep through; more storms possible Tuesday
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (152+ words) Kaitlin Cody has your weather update!" CHICAGO - We had a line of severe storms move through Chicagoland late this morning into the early afternoon. Wind gusts reported stronger than 70 mph for some!" Temperatures will be warm in the 70s and 80s today....
As kratom use surges, Illinois debates how to regulate the product
6+ day, 33+ min ago (897+ words) In recent years, the plant-based substance Kratom has surged in popularity across the U. S. It's raising questions about safety, regulation, and how it should be treated under the law. Kasey Chronis explores what it is, and the growing legal debate. CHICAGO…...
How much will Illinois" gas tax increase on July 1?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (407+ words) CHICAGO - The war between Iran and the U. S. has caused gas prices to spike around the nation and prompted calls for state and federal leaders to suspend taxes on fuel to help ease the pain for drivers and companies. As of…...
Bald eaglets hatch in Chicago for first time in over 100 years
1+ week, 5+ day ago (102+ words) A rare sight in Chicago! Bald eaglets have hatched in the city for the first time in more than a century. The Chicago Park District says habitat restoration helped bring them back, and residents are being asked to keep their…...
Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew funeral: City to mourn loss of CPD veteran
1+ week, 5+ day ago (333+ words) CHICAGO - Chicago police officer John Bartholomew will be laid to rest today, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed in the line of duty. The funeral service is scheduled for 10 a. m. at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church and will…...
Chicago weather: Up-and-down temps lead into dry, comfortable Mother's Day
1+ week, 5+ day ago (235+ words) Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast. For reference, Chicago typically sees its final night in the 30s on the 11th'of May, so this chill isn't totally unusual. Clouds and sun will mix for Friday, plus a few more spotty…...
Chicago mayor bashes effort to pass bill tied to Bears stadium as "short-sighted
2+ week, 1+ day ago (710+ words) CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday criticized state lawmakers' efforts to push through a piece of legislation the Chicago Bears say is necessary to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights. Lawmakers, including those from Chicago, are working…...
Chicago weather: Seasonal temps, possible light showers for Sunday
2+ week, 3+ day ago (125+ words) Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast for May 3, 2026. CHICAGO - We started with more sunshine and will see much warmer temperatures than yesterday to end the weekend. The cooler temperatures to begin the day were still warmer than they…...
Chicago weather: Scattered showers linger tonight before chilly, cloudy Friday
2+ week, 5+ day ago (270+ words) Fox Chicago's JD Rudd has the latest forecast. CHICAGO - A swath of scattered showers will continue to slowly drift across much of the Chicago area tonight. No major rainfall or thunderstorms are expected, just some sporadic light rainfall." This does…...