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‘Potentially dangerous' storms could hammer Chicago area with damaging winds, tornadoes
The Chicago area remains at-risk of severe weather on Tuesday night, with the National Weather Service warning of the possibility of damaging wind gusts and the threat of tornado development in the late evening hours.
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Amtrak's Borealis service connects Chicago, Twin Cities with daily service
Tuesday marked the launch of Amtrak’s new Borealis service, giving residents in Chicago and the Twin Cities another daily travel option between the two cities.
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Suspected ‘microburst' causes tree damage on Chicago's Far South Side
A suspected ‘microburst’ has led to tree damage in multiple neighborhoods on Chicago’s Far South Side, with some limbs crashing into cars and homes and closing down several streets.
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Chicago area now at ‘enhanced' risk of severe storms Tuesday
A round of severe weather sparked watches and warnings across the Chicago area on Monday, but another round of severe storms could occur Tuesday.
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Severe thunderstorm warnings expire after storms hit Chicago area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for multiple counties in northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.
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New alerts issued as bird migration soars to high levels in Chicago area
Millions of birds are expected to take to the skies over the Chicago area in the coming days, as improved weather will make for ideal migrating conditions.
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Could Northern Lights return to Chicago area Sunday? Here's what we know
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?
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First ‘severe geomagnetic storm watch' issued in nearly 20 years. Here's what it could mean
The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a “severe geomagnetic storm watch,” the first such watch issued in nearly 20 years.
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Confirmed tornado destroyed McHenry County barn, killing multiple animals
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado that touched down in northern Illinois Tuesday afternoon destroyed a barn in McHenry County, killing multiple animals inside.
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Legendary Chicago producer Steve Albini dies at 61
Famed Chicago music engineer and producer Steve Albini has died at the age of 61, according to multiple reports.