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A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning up
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornadoes and hit the Chicago area especially hard.
3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Chicago
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattled residents west of Chicago in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck at 2:53 a.m. Monday just northwest of Somonauk, Ill., in DaKalb County, about 65 miles west of the Chicago metro area, at a depth of about six miles, according to […]
15 Slang Words Only People from Illinois Know
Alright, Land of Lincoln lovers, it’s time to uncover the unique slang that makes Illinois so Chi-riffic! Grab your deep-dish pizza and get comfy, because we’re about to explore 15 terms that only true Illinoisans will understand. Let’s hit the road!. Chi-Town. A beloved nickname for Chicago....
10 Famous Singers from Illinois
Illinois has cultivated a rich musical heritage, birthing iconic voices that have resonated across generations and genres. From the soulful rhythms of Chicago to the heartfelt ballads echoing across the prairies, Illinois has been home to some of the most influential voices in music history. This article delves into the lives and careers of the top ten famous singers who have left an indelible mark on the music world from this vibrant state.
Chicago weather: Severe storms move across area
Our coverage of this story has moved here.Severe storms are moving through parts of the Chicago area on Sunday.The Chicago area is under level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms, primarily during the evening hours on Sunday, ABC7 Chicago Meteorologists Tracy Butler and Jaisol Martinez said. The main threats are high winds and heavy rain, which could cause flooding.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston and Will counties in Illinois until 1:45 a.m. Monday.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for Jasper, Lake, Newton and...
2 Chicago hospitals make 2024 list of America's Best Hospitals from US News & World Report
Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago were just were named among the 20 best hospitals in the country according to a new list from U.S. News and World Report. The report, which ranks the top hospitals in the nation as well the best...
PHOTOS: Severe storms leave behind damage in Chicagoland
CHICAGO — Severe storms with reports of tornadoes blew through Illinois Monday night, including the Chicago area, toppling trees and power poles and cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands of people. A 44-year-old woman in Northwest Indiana was killed after a tree fell onto a home. Employees at the National Weather Service in suburban Chicago […]
Illinois delegation reacts to Republican VP pick, Trump's surprise appearance at RNC
Republicans had an energized meeting on Tuesday as former New York Senator and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin gave the keynote address urging Republicans to make the case for Donald Trump to disenfranchised Democrats.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"There are these longtime Democratic voters disenfranchised by democratic policies, ready to vote for conservative solutions, but we can't just expect them to show up on their own and start voting for us," Zeldin said.It was a call to action for leaders to reach out to voters that maybe for years have voted for democrats just out of habit.The...
Strong winds cause damage around Oak Park
At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, a tornado warning blared on Oak Park resident phones, telling them to shelter in place until 10 p.m. Tornado warnings were in effect throughout parts of Illinois at the same time, including portions of Will, Kendall, Grundy, northern DuPage and Cook County and in Chicago, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.
Chicago Air & Water Show 2024 includes U.S. Navy Blue Angels, new stunt pilot RJ Gritter
The 2024 Chicago Air & Water Show line was announced on Monday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe event takes place along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street near Lincoln Park.The show center, which is has free admission, will be at North Avenue Beach from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.Headliners include the iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.Stunt pilot RJ Gritter will make his debut at the show aboard his acrobatic Decathalon 150 CS.Trojan Phlyers will be aboard their historical North American Aviation Company T-28B aircraft.Herb Hunter, the...
‘We’re Not Going Back to That’: Chicagoans Join First Major RNC Protest in Milwaukee
(Video produced by Nicole Cardos) Thousands of protesters — including many from Chicago — took part in the first major protest of the Republican National Convention through the heart of Milwaukee on Monday afternoon in a peaceful march that briefly shut down streets around the convention hall. Marching...
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