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Authorities are investigating after a man died during a fire inside a home in suburban Grayslake, officials say.

Friday night brought spectacular views of the Northern Lights to the Chicago area and to parts of the southern United States, but after the spectacle fizzled on Saturday, could we get one more shot at seeing it?

Temperatures climb into the low 80s

Robin Robinson, a 65-year-old resident of suburban Downers Grove, was a very loving and kind-hearted soul, her sister said.

Sunshine with highs in the 80s.

The Chicago area will likely experience another dazzling light show late Saturday as a “very rare” geomagnetic storm supercharges the Northern Lights again.

A woman was fatally stabbed in a murder-suicide by her estranged husband in Joliet, police said. At around 11:10 a.m., officers with the Joliet Police Department were called to the 3400 block of Pandola Avenue regarding a woman who had been stabbed, according to a news release from police. Officers arrived at the scene and found a 35-year-old woman...

A big celebration in Chicago’s Chinatown Square Plaza took place as cultural performances took center stage Saturday. The music and dance numbers performed highlight the rich customs and traditions of the Asian culture.

Though the Chicago area has still yet to see the historic full-blown cicada emergence anticipated this year, the insects have started to appear, which has left many wondering how they will interact with the world, from their pets to their cars to their garden.

As the solar storm continues, many are wondering if it will be possible to take in the phenomenal sight once again Saturday night.

While Chicago-area residents were among the many Americans to snag a look at the Northern Lights during a historic geomagnetic storm, those waking up to start their weekend are being greeted by pleasant, seasonal weather.

Highs will be in the 60s Saturday and 80s Sunday