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Storm aftermath: I-55 remains closed due to downed power lines; Metra train delays
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Watch: Tornado in Chicago rips down trees in neighborhood
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Storm aftermath: I-55 remains closed due to downed power lines; Metra train delays
Tuesday morning commuters may run into issues as downed trees and power lines from Monday's storm cause traffic impacts across the Chicago area, from Shorewood to Grant Park. In Will County, I-55 near Channahon will remain closed for up to 12 hours after "several vehicles" became entangled in downed power lines, the Illinois State Police said. One person transported to the hospital for injuries, ISP added.
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...
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.
No additional 90° heat in sight across the Chicago area as a cooler pattern settles in…
Heat was most intense across the Plains where highs reached triple digits…. Heat with stifling humidity was ahead of Monday night’s severe thunderstorms…. Storms fired following a hot, humid day with the city’s 10th and 13th official 90 degree plus temperatures of 2024. Forecast temperature departures July 15-21.
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 […]
Live radar: Track rain and storms across Chicago area, Illinois
Use the live interactive radar below to track what's happening in your area. Our latest weather story can be found here. The Chicago area is under a heightened risk for severe weather as storms move into the region Monday night. The area has been upgraded to a moderate risk of...
Aftermath of attempted Trump assassination impacts political rhetoric in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Politics continue in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with both sides in Illinois taking stock of the temperature of the rhetoric this election cycle. In Pennsylvania Saturday, a Trump rally attendee was shot and killed and Trump was injured after a would-be assassin opened fire minutes into the former president’s speech to a crowd in an open air field. The assailant was shot and killed by law enforcement. ...
Empty Illinois Civil War Era House Has Hidden Underground Bunker
You never know what you'll discover when you explore a home that dates back to the Civil War era. That's what happened in Illinois not that long ago when urban explorers found that an abandoned house also included a hidden secret underground bunker. There's no exact location given other than...
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Missouri and Southwest Illinois Amid Heavy Rain Threat
St. Louis, MO – A flood watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois due to heavy rain expected tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has warned that severe thunderstorms may develop, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. According to the...
Central Illinois Weather Update: Scattered Storms and Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Lincoln, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected across central Illinois today, primarily south of a Taylorville to Danville line. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln issued an alert for scattered storms, which could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Cooler and drier air is forecasted to follow, offering relief for the latter half of the week.
34 best Illinois colleges ranked for value by Money: See how they rate
Choosing the right college to attend is a task that requires careful consideration from both parent and student. Academic programs, cost, location, and opportunities are a few factors that come to mind before even filling out an application. Finding a college worth the price tag can be especially challenging when...
Severe weather slams central Illinois, again
For the second time in as many nights, damaging winds caused widespread damage and power outages. The storms Monday night resulted in staggering wind gusts. A corn crib was destroyed by a 105 mile per hour wind gust near Camp Grove in Marshall County. South Pekin clocked a 78 mile per hour wind gust, Elmwood 71 mph and Lewistown 70 mph. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour were common over most of the area. Several communities reported wind damage with the main problem being trees and tree limbs knocking down power lines and causing roads and streets to be blocked. We’ll get a better idea of damage when it’s daylight. The Monday night storms hit as some communities were cleaning up from storms Sunday night which caused damage in Henry and Bloomington.
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