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National Weather Service makes big changes to cold weather alerts ahead of winter
The National Weather Service has made significant changes to its cold weather alert system, aiming to simplify watches and warnings and to prepare the public for dangerous conditions. According to a press release, the new changes went into effect on Oct. 1, and will impact those alerts as the country...
Johnson cancels 2 months of police academy classes, orders layoff lists to cut $75M
The Chicago Police Department won’t launch recruit classes for at least two months — fueling complaints that Mayor Brandon Johnson is reneging on his promise to exempt public safety agencies from a citywide hiring freeze. And at an emergency Cabinet meeting Tuesday, Chief Operating Officer John Roberson ordered...
Chicago Could See Colder and Snowier Conditions this Winter
Time to dust off your snow boots and make sure your heating is in working order! Chicago could see colder and snowier conditions this coming winter, a far cry from the warmer-than-average weather observed last season. Recent predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) indicate a colder winter for much of the upper Midwest, as well as wetter-than-normal conditions which could produce increased snowfall. This seasonal forecast is influenced by the La Niña weather pattern which is predicted to take effect within the next two months. During the La Niña pattern, cooler air develops over the pacific equatorial region, impacting weather across North America. According to NOAA, during the La Niña pattern, the Great Lakes region typically experiences heavier snowfall and colder temps.
Family holds vigil for 7-year-old boy struck by gunfire inside West Pullman house
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A 7-year-old boy was in the hospital recovering Wednesday, after being shot inside his grandmother's home earlier this week—and his family is asking for prayers.A vigil for the boy, Zayden Garrett, was held Wednesday at the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital. His family is asking for prayers."Seven years old. He's supposed to be at school, coming home, getting on our nerves," said Zayden's grandmother, Rosie Liggins. "But instead, he's up here, and we're down here, trying to find justice for him."Chicago Police said on Monday night just after 9 p.m., Zayden and his 27-year-old uncle were...
Chicago Could See Spectacular Northern Lights Thursday as Rare ‘Severe’ Solar Storm Heads Toward Earth
A severe geomagnetic storm is heading toward Earth, likely to hit Thursday, and what that means for Chicagoans is conditions are ripe for another spectacular display of the aurora borealis (northern lights) in our neck of the woods. The Space Weather Prediction Center, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
1 dead, 2 injured after East Garfield Park shooting
CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a shooting on the city’s West Side left one person dead and two others injured on Wednesday afternoon. Officers said the deadly shooting unfolded just after 2 p.m. in the 3200 block of West Maypole Avenue in East Garfield Park. According to police, officers were called to the […]
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