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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.
After deaths of 3 piping plover chicks, hope remains for fourth Montrose Harbor plover
Members of Chicago’s birding community continue to protect the sole remaining piping plover chick after three of its siblings died last week. “There’s no visible signs of any predators,” said plover fan Candy Plant.
As Republican National Convention begins, protesters march through Milwaukee
A coalition of organizations against the Republican National Convention (RNC) marched through downtown Milwaukee on Monday, the first official day of the RNC. “It’s a beautiful day to march on the RNC,” said one of the demonstration’s leaders.
Family of White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso raise monument over his Chicago grave
A monument to Minnie Miñoso, one of the greatest players in White Sox history, was dedicated over the weekend at Chicago’s historic Graceland Cemetery. Miñoso was the first Black player with White Sox.
Carolers, 'Father Frymas' celebrate National French Fries Day in Oak Park
It was like Christmas in July on the 200 block of North Elmwood in Oak Park, where a home was decorated with all things french fries in honor of National French Fries Day. The event was sponsored by McCain Foods.
Person killed after car slams into Lake County Metra train
One person has died in Lake County following a morning collision between a Metra train and a vehicle. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred in Ingleside, near the intersection of Wilson Road and Larkin Lane.
Woman shot outside south suburban Amazon facility, police say
Police are investigating a shooting at the Amazon fulfillment center in the south suburbs. Matteson Police said a woman has been wounded in a shooting that happened Sunday night about 9:30 p.m. at the center on Vollmer Road.
Late night storms: Tree limbs fall, light pole goes down in Lake View
A large tree was toppled here along DuSable Lake Shore Drive just south of Stratford Place. It split about 20 feet up sending all the branches and a light pole into the street and onto a parked car.
2 shot at South Side CTA bus turnaround: CPD
A 39-year-old male was standing in the turnaround near Halsted and 79th when an armed man approached. Chicago Police said he demanded the victims belongings, but when the victim began to run, the suspect fired several shots.
Extreme heat and severe weather continue in Chicago area; Here's what to expect:
The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting that the Chicago area will see multiple rounds of severe weather to start the week, including storms and a heat wave with highs in the triple digits.
Illinois Rock and Roll Museum among Joliet buildings damaged in Sunday storms
Severe storms and winds in Will County caused damage to trees, power lines and buildings in Joliet Sunday morning. Winds even tore through the roof of the Forge Concert Hall, which sent debris into the neighboring Illinois Rock and Roll Museum.
After attempt on Trump's life, focus turns toward safety at Republican National Convention
One day after the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, organizers and security teams are continuing their work at Milwaukee’s FiServe Forum to ensure that this week’s Republican National Convention gets underway smoothly and safely.
Biden condemns attack on Trump: 'No place in America for this kind of violence'
President Joe Biden on Sunday appealed for the country to “unite as one nation” after Saturday’s apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and said he was ordering an independent security review of the lead-up to the attack.
Secret Service agent who took bullet for Reagan says Trump 'extremely lucky' to be alive
Tim McCarthy, the former police chief of southwest suburban Orland Park, has a unique perspective on the attempted assassination of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump.
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