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Frankfort, IL – Storm Damage Clean-Up Continues
Frankfort, IL – Crews have been working tirelessly since last night to address the storm damage in Frankfort. Efforts are currently focused on clearing roadways and removing hazards on public property. According to village officials, private contractors hired by residents should handle the debris removal from private properties. Branch...
Chicago weather: Strong storms spark tornado warnings, take out power for more than 300K across area
A strong line of storms moving through the Chicago area sparked a number of tornado warnings Monday night.For the latest coverage on this story, please click hereABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Lake County (IL) until 12:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday.Storms initially developed near the Iowa border and moved east toward Chicago, ABC7 Chicago meteorologists said. The storms reached the far western suburbs around 8 p.m. and arrived in Chicago after 9 p.m.All of Cook County is under a Tornado Warning until 10 p.m. Monday, a rare occurrence.ABC7 Chicago meteorologists...
South suburban residents picking up the pieces after destructive storms
WILL COUNTY, Ill. — Cleanups are underway in Chicago’s south suburbs, which were among the hardest hit during a round of destructive storms on Monday night. Residents across parts of Will County were still without power on Tuesday afternoon, including in Joliet, where the damage was extensive. “Lights flickered, house shook. It was literally a […]
Woman dies after tree falls on Northwest Indiana home during severe storms
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was killed after a tree fell on a home during severe storms near Cedar Lake, Indiana, Monday night. The National Weather Service reported at least ten tornadoes on the ground Monday night as dangerous storms hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana for a second night. Cedar Lake Police Chief William Fisher said police and firefighters responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane, in a heavily wooded area, around 10 p.m., after receiving a 911 call that a person was injured when a large tree fell on the home.Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening said...
Lansing cleans up after storms and possible tornadoes
LANSING, Ill. (July 16, 2024) – The sound of generators hummed through neighborhoods on the south side of Lansing Tuesday morning, later joined by the buzz of chainsaws as residents and contractors worked to remove downed trees from streets and yards. Severe storms roared through the village late Monday night, and a Tornado Watch at 7 p.m. was upgraded to a Tornado Warning soon after 9.
Thornton Township Board clashes with Supervisor Tiffany Henyard over spending
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (CBS) -- A meeting of the Thornton Township Board grew heated Tuesday night, as the embattled board supervisor squared off with members of the board over spending.Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor and also to minimize non-approved spending. As a result, some board members refused to approve the hiring of landscaping contractors for the township. Henyard is also the mayor of Dolton, and is the subject of lawsuits and investigations. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in April agreed to investigate Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard amid claims that Henyard misused public funds—and the Dolton Village Board overrode a veto by Henyard f that investigation.The FBI also served two subpoenas to the village earlier this year—in a probe many believe centers around Henyard and her lack of transparency.Other scandals have also plagued the south suburban village lately. Fenia Dukes, a former village worker, filed a civil lawsuit claiming Dolton Village Trustee Andrew Holmes sexually assaulted her while attending a conference for the village in Las Vegas in May of last year.
Storm leaves behind path of damage in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — Some Joliet residents are in the dark after an intense storm caused significant damage to parts of the city on Sunday morning. City officials said the storm downed trees, caused some damage to the downtown area and left many residents without power. Police said in a post on X on Sunday morning […]
Dolton meetings devolve into chaos while residents decry village hall lockdowns
It’s become more difficult for residents of south suburban Dolton to attend village board meetings. They now face roadblocks, barricades, long lines, capacity limits, metal detectors and a heavy police presence that some say is being deployed to discourage opposition to Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Illinois quick hits: Earthquake shakes Illinois; researchers look into cicada damage; sinkhole grows in Alton
Parts of northern Illinois shook Monday as a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the early morning hours. The earthquake was centered northwest of the DeKalb County village of Somonauk. According to the United States Geological Survey, the trembler had an estimated depth of about 6 miles. The earthquake could be felt as far as Joliet.
Parts of I-55 in Channahon could reopen Thursday morning as crews clear debris from storm
Parts of I-55 remain shut down in south suburban Will County as crews work to clear power lines downed during Monday night's severe weather. In an update Wednesday morning, Illinois State Police and ComEd said the road could reopen between U.S. 6 and River Road in Channahon. early Thursday morning after clearing debris and vehicles.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchChopper7 flew above the seen and wires can still be seen strewn across the interstate after the storm knocked over two transmission towers and several power poles."Over the last 24 hours, our focus has really been on...
Renovations Completed on Taproom at Historic Karl Vogt Building
Urban Innovations recently completed renovations and an expansion of the historic Karl Vogt Building at 6811 Hickory Street in downtown Tinley Park. The four-story, 7,835-square-foot former apartment building, built in 1872, is now home to The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews. The building was added to the National Register...
Dixmoor works to fix water main breaks, village says it needs financial help
South suburban Dixmoor continues to be plagued by water main breaks, including several in the last few days. Village leaders say it will keep happening unless Dixmoor gets a lot of financial help.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
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...
Will County, IL – Route 113 Blocked by Downed Trees Tuesday Morning
Braidwood, IL – Severe storms on Monday night rendered Route 113 east of Braidwood nearly impassable due to numerous downed trees. The Braidwood Fire Department has urged residents to stay home while crews work to clear the debris. The storm, which brought wind gusts exceeding 80 mph and heavy...
Cook County opens cooling centers as heat index soars to 100 degrees
CHICAGO - Cook County is opening cooling centers due to a forecast of heat indexes reaching up to 100 degrees from Sunday through Tuesday. The centers will be available 24 hours a day, starting at 7 a.m. on July 14 and running through 4:30 p.m. on July 16. They are located at the Skokie, Maywood, and Markham Courthouses.
Hammond seeking proposals for Rimbach Square development
The city of Hammond is seeking a developer for its “Rimbach Square” project. The city and its redevelopment commission have issued a new request for proposals for the block bounded by Rimbach St., Sibley St., Hohman Ave. and Morton Ct. The city wants to see a multi-family residential...
Dems to fill vacant board seat left by the late Dennis Deer
A group of West Side and Near South Side Democrats are meeting later this month to choose a successor to the late county Commissioner Dennis Deer. That selection process could be a family affair. Multiple sources close to the deliberations say Deer’s wife, Barbara, is among the interested candidates, as is the husband of Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia and former 24th Ward Ald. Michael Scott, ...
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