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Chicago storm damage: Photos, videos capture severe weather aftermath
CHICAGO - Thunderstorms and severe winds hammered the Chicago area, as the National Weather Service issued 15 tornado warnings Monday night. Massive trees were uprooted and fell on homes in the northwest and southwest suburbs of Chicago. One woman was killed in Northwest Indiana after a tree fell on her...
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.
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 […]
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...
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...
Editorial: Brandon Johnson’s desperate loan gambit to keep the Chicago Teachers Union happy
Brandon Johnson wants Chicago Public Schools to take out the equivalent of a payday loan to address its budget challenges. That’s what passes these days for making the tough decisions on the fifth floor. CPS is facing a budget hole exceeding $500 million and has proposed a $9.9 billion operating budget for the budget year that just began, balancing the books by making cutbacks in the central ...
Chicago homeless camp closes before Democratic convention
Chicago officials have shut down a homeless encampment ahead of the Democratic National Convention. The tents are gone from the site off the Dan Ryan Expressway south of Roosevelt Road. The people who lived there have been offered housing until August 31st in a former hotel on the Near North Side.
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...
‘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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