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PHOTOS: Severe storms leave behind damage in Chicagoland
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PHOTOS: Severe storms leave behind damage in Chicagoland
CHICAGO — Several tornadoes were reported on Monday night as a round of intense storms brought strong winds and heavy rains to Chicagoland. WGN News viewers have shared photos of some of the damage left behind. In Hanover Park, viewer Hollie Lacey shared a photo of a downed tree that collapsed in front of a […]
Tornado watch issued for Chicago area Monday night
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for a vast swath of northern Illinois, including for Chicago and its collar counties. The tornado watch includes Cook County, as well as Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane and Will Counties.
1st suburban Cook County Restorative Justice Court opens in Sauk Village, following Chicago's lead
A second chance is being offered for young people in south suburban Sauk Village. A court focused on restorative justice has opened.It's an expansion of a program in the city, with a goal of reducing the number of repeat offenders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We let the participants see the decision they made, there can be better decision-making and that they can restore not only within their community, but everybody else's community," said Andrea Boler, a case manager with the Cook County Restorative Justice Program.Next month, a peace circle will include young people, ages 18-26, accused...
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Free Rides for Individuals with Disabilities – 8.31
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Cleanup underway after widespread storm damage in Chicagoland
Several tornadoes reportedly touched down across the Chicago area Monday night. Fox 32's Roseanne Tellez made the trip out to Norridge where a massive tree landed on a home. From Chicago's city center all the way out to the Northwest Side there was a debris field with several downed branches and tree limbs.
Jasper Softball Junior All-Stars Victorious Over Elgin at State Tournament
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Illinois 4-year-old needs your help in national mullet competition
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Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
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Earthquake Shakes Illinois: Shocking Footage Inside (Video)
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