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Strong-to-severe storms approach parts of Chicago area on Memorial Day
Parts of the Chicago area are getting one more round of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Monday evening, with some potentially bringing gusty winds and hail to the region. Shortly after 7:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of LaSalle County. According to the Storm Prediction Center, most of the...
South Side Memorial Day parade pays tribute to fallen military members
CHICAGO — The 17th Ward hosted the ninth annual South Side Memorial Day parade Monday to pay tribute to fallen military members. Alderman David Moore said the event is also an opportunity to honor living veterans and thank them for their sacrifices. It began with a wreath laying ceremony at St Leo’s Campus for Veterans. […]
Maxwell Street Market returns to original location on Near West Side
CHICAGO — It was a soggy opening day for the Maxwell Street Market on Sunday. The hours were shortened, due to the round of showers that swept across Chicagoland, but the market will return at the end of June, as it is held on the final Sunday of each month. Sunday’s event was special as it was the first time in 30 years that […]
Thousands evacuated from Sueños Music Festival in Chicago due to severe weather
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The second day of the Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park was delayed for hours on Sunday due to severe weather, who evacuated from the park before the night ended. The festival start was delayed from noon to 4 p.m. Around 7:45 p.m., the announcement came over the loudspeakers, asking everyone to get out due to incoming storms. The message was posted on the festival's X account, as well. "We brought our rain ponchos and everything," one person in attendance said. "They said rain or shine," said another.Festival goers were only able to enjoy the event for a brief period earlier...
Park Ridge provisionally OKs $861,000 bid for security upgrades
The Park Ridge City Council provisionally approved a construction bid package for security upgrades at city hall at its Committee of the Whole meeting on May 20. The bid package, costing $861,000, will include all the work done on safety and security upgrades to city hall. The work will mostly be done in staff spaces and not the City Council chambers. The construction bid package, made up of ...
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