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Live updates: Tornado watch issued, White Sox game postponed amid severe weather threat
The Chicago area is at a “slight” risk of severe weather on Tuesday evening, with a tornado watch in effect and sporting events already impacted by the conditions.
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Fake Botox that sickened 2 Illinoisans with botulism-like illness impacting other states
A new alert was released by the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday after at least 19 people were sickened by counterfeit Botox in at least nine states, including Illinois.
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Timeline for Chicago-area severe weather takes shape with threats of hail, gusty winds
The Chicago area will face a chance of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a variety of threats posed to the region.
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Strong-to-severe thunderstorms possible in Chicago area Monday
The Chicago area could see a round of strong-to-severe thunderstorms Monday, just in time for the start of the evening commute.
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How ‘Bring Chicago Home' will work if Illinois primary voters pass measure
The “Bring Chicago Home” referendum will give city voters an opportunity to determine how real estate transfer taxes are assessed, but how would the program work?
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When spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere
As we hit St. Patrick’s Day, spring is right around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, even if it doesn’t feel like it judging by Chicago’s forecast. Spring will get underway, at least from an astronomical perspective, later this week, according to the National Weather Service. In fact, we even know the precise time when spring begins: 10:06 p.m....
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Cold, snow possible in Chicago's St. Patrick's Day forecast
After seeing temperatures in the 70s for several days, Chicago residents will be forced to pay the piper on St. Patrick’s Day, with cool temperatures and even a chance of snow.
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Bears stadium updates: Parks group urges team to look at alternate site
The Chicago Bears are reportedly aiming to build a new domed stadium on the city’s lakefront, but an influential group is urging them to explore another alternative for the site.
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How page-long ‘Bring Chicago Home' tax referendum will appear on your ballot
Chicago voters will have an opportunity to vote on a binding referendum in the March 19 primary election, and the measure will take up a huge chunk of your ballot.
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Illinois primary vote-by-mail application deadline approaches
While the primary election is just days away, it is not too late to request a vote-by-mail ballot, but a deadline is fast approaching to do so.
