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'Clusters' of storms expected in Chicago area Wednesday, threatening to bring heavy rain
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (387+ words) Clusters of thunderstorms could bring threats of heavy rain to the Chicago area Wednesday. Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in during the afternoon and evening hours Wednesday, bringing potentially heavy rainfall, localized flooding and possibly even…...
Exclusive: Alexi Giannoulias running for Chicago mayor in 2027
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (595+ words) Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias tells NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern why he’s running for mayor in an exclusive interview. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will make a formal announcement Sunday that he is running for mayor of…...
Who is running for governor in Illinois and who are their running mates? Meet the candidates
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (655+ words) With Illinois hosting the nation’s only primary on Tuesday, NBC 5 Investigates’ Chuck Goudie investigates the money and maneuvering to get elected in Illinois. The race for Illinois governor is officially on as the final candidates now set their sights on…...
Hundreds of flights canceled at Chicago airports after severe weather
1+ week, 6+ day ago (210+ words) The intense stormy weather didn’t provide much of a break on Monday from downpours and flooding to trees toppled over onto homes, cars, and in the middle of roads. Natalie Martinez reports. After ground stops lasted for several hours at…...
Thousands of customers without power as Chicago gets hit with severe weather
1+ week, 6+ day ago (120+ words) A severe weather outbreak in the Chicago area has left more than 200,000 customers without power across the region. According to the latest estimates from ComEd, more than 240,000 customers are without power across the region, with most of those customers located…...
Severe weather threat looms in Chicago forecast, along with hot and humid temps
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (369+ words) Some storms may reach severe limits The Chicago area will get a double whammy of weather to start the new week, as hot and humid conditions will potentially fuel strong-to-severe thunderstorms. The entire Chicago area is at a “slight” risk…...
Illinois' last operating horse racing track to close after bankruptcy sale approved
2+ week, 1+ day ago (212+ words) It appears the last horse racing track in the Chicago area is closing for good. Hawthorne Race Course issued a statement on Friday after a bankruptcy sale was approved, describing the decision as a "tremendous loss." The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s…...
Illinois, 4 other states now added to CDC's cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (826+ words) Taylor Farms now says an FDA test for cyclosporiasis yielded a false positive on its products, but what does that mean? Kate Chappell has the story. Illinois has been added to the list of states being investigated as part of…...
When will Chicago’s air quality improve? What to know as wildfire smoke impacts continue
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (277+ words) Air Quality Alert as smoke and haze return The Chicago area has been dealing with the impacts of wildfire smoke for several days, but when will conditions finally improve in the region? Air quality index (AQI) readings in the Chicago…...
Air quality alerts issued across Chicago area. Which counties are included and what you should do
3+ week, 6+ day ago (440+ words) Iisha Scott has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area. Air quality alerts have been issued across much of the Chicago area, with officials warning some people to limit their time outside and asking others to change their plans…...