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Scattered showers and storms are possible the rest of today, and again Memorial Day

After a beautiful Saturday to usher in Memorial Day weekend, the Chicago area is in for a change of course. Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely on Sunday, with the first slated to arrive in the morning then move out in the early afternoon, according to NBC 5 Meteorologist Pete Sack. Afterward, we’ll get a short break. The&#8230...

Police in south suburban Lemont were investigating Saturday afternoon after an Amtrak train struck and killed a woman, authorities said. The incident was reported at around 3:30 p.m. near downtown Lemont. An Amtrak spokesperson said a person trespassing on the tracks “came into contact” with Amtrak Train 22 while traveling from San Anto...

Strong storms in the morning with more storms developing in the afternoon

At least two people have been killed and 10 others injured in shootings across Chicago so far this Memorial Day weekend. In the only deadly shooting of the weekend so far, two men were shot and killed Friday night in the city’s East Albany Park neighborhood. At around 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call in the 4700…...

Famous Chicago Chef Rick Bayless’ fast-casual Mexican restaurant, Tortazo, celebrated the grand opening of its new location at Westfield Old Orchard Mall on Saturday to throngs of hungry customers.

After months of waiting, cicadas have finally emerged from the ground in much of the Chicago area. They’re seemingly everywhere in some communities, but others are barely seeing any. Even if scores of cicadas have surfaced in your area, they might not be making that infamous “buzzing” noise you’ve likely heard about – ...

Just hours after city leaders held a press conference to discuss summer safety plans, the violence began.

A man was killed and two teens were among several injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a stolen car Friday night in Englewood on the South Side, police said.

A suburban couple is paying it forward, helping other stroke survivors and their caretakers.

The famed “Home Alone” house – one of the most iconic movie homes and a popular Christmastime attraction in Chicago’s North Shore – has hit the market.

If your Memorial Day weekend plans involve spending some time outdoors in summer-like temperatures, then Saturday is your day.

Sunny skies with highs in the 70s today, but storms develop Sunday