A ‘severe' geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth. Here's why it's so rare and how long it could persist
A “very rare” geomagnetic storm reached Earth hours earlier than expected on Friday, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue its first rare geomagnetic storm...
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Northwestern Medicine expanding basic nursing training program this summer
Northwestern Medicine is trying to combat the nationwide nursing shortage with a program that trains non-clinical employees to take on clinical roles, and they’re opening up the program to more people... -
‘She loved everybody:' Sister mourns 65-year-old woman killed in Downers Grove hit-and-run
Robin Robinson, a 65-year-old resident of suburban Downers Grove, was a very loving and kind-hearted soul, her sister said.
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New age progression photo of Timmothy Pitzen released as Saturday marks 13 years since disappearance
As the 13-year mark since Timmothy Pitzen vanished approached, a new age progression image was released in hope of spurring leads in the Aurora boy’s bizarre 2011 disappearance.
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Will the northern lights be visible in Illinois? What to know about ‘very rare' storm
A “very rare” geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible across a large portion of the U.S. this weekend, including Illinois, but will you be able to see it?
