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2 women wounded in Near South Side shootout, police say
Chicago Police said two women are doing ok after they were shot near a Chicago Housing Authority development in Bronzeville, at 29th and Dearborn. Police said the women were standing outside when two suspects exchanged gunfire.
Citing recent Supreme Court ruling, Madigan attorneys want majority of corruption charges dismissed
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 corruption counts in light of a US Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana, James Snyder.
Number of confirmed tornadoes from Monday's storms continue to grow: NWS
The National Weather Service says it has confirmed tornadoes touched down in Channahon, Yorkville, the Near West Side, Chicago Lawn, Cedar Lake in Indiana, Justice, Crest Hill, Southern Winnebago County, Byron, Davis Junction and Sugar Grove.
High winds in NW Indiana knocked tree onto Cedar Lake home, killing 1 person
Authorities in northwest Indiana say high winds brought a tree down on a home in Cedar Lake – leaving a 44-year-old woman dead. The woman, identified as Laura Nagel, was killed in her bedroom.
Dixmoor works to fix water main breaks, village says it needs financial help
South suburban Dixmoor continues to be plagued by water main breaks, including several in the last few days. Village leaders say it will keep happening unless Dixmoor gets a lot of financial help.
'Very impactful': 2024 Chicago Disability Pride Parade to honor Justin Cooper, activist and artist
When participants in the 2024 Chicago Disability Pride Parade march through downtown this weekend, many do so with a heavy heart — due to the passing of longtime disability activist Justin Cooper.
Terrified passengers stuck in O'Hare airport as tornadoes swarm the area: Video
Under the neon lights of Michael Hayden’s “Sky’s the Limit” art piece in O’Hare International Airport Terminal 1, people gathered to shelter in place Monday night, per videos shared on social media.
RNC day 2: Illinois delegates energized, envision great future for state GOP party
With their ticket now solidified, Illinois Republicans are feeling very confident about their chances in the coming elections. Former state lawmaker Darrin Bailey and Committeeman Aaron Del Mar were among speaking of party unity.
Driver killed after semi flips off of I-80: ISP
According to Illinois State Police, the accident occurred shortly in the eastbound lanes of I-80. A truck-tractor semi-trailer veered off the road, fell down an embankment and then overturned on to Kedzie Avenue. He died at the scene.
Monday's storms prompted 14 tornado warnings: National Weather Service Chicago
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes during a Chicago summer aren’t necessarily out of the ordinary, but National Weather Service Chicago Meteorologist David King said there was something different about Monday night’s storms.
Severe storms roar through Chicago area; Tornadoes suspected; Thousands still without power
Severe storms ripped through the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday night, with several tornadoes suspected of touching down in spots. One suburb that was hit particularly hard was Schiller Park.
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.
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