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Strong to severe storms possible Sunday evening in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for McHenry and Lake counties in Illinois until 7:30 p.m.After the first of two expected rounds of storms in the Chicago area Sunday, some areas reported heavy rainfall and small hail. The morning's rainfall totaled more than an inch in parts of the southwest suburbs and just under a half inch in Chicago. Scattered storms will develop Sunday afternoon; some could be severe through the evening hours. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, but a brief tornado is also possible. The greatest risk for severe weather will be for...
Waukegan Roofer Faces $365K Penalty for Ignoring Safety Laws
CHICAGO – Joshua Herion, a Waukegan roofing contractor, has settled fines and interest totaling $365,576, after the U.S. Department of Labor took action to enforce penalties for workplace safety violations dating back to 2014. The Department moved to seize Herion's assets as part of its Occupational Safety and Health Administration debt collection program.
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