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American Airlines flight blows two tires just before departing from O'Hare
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight were forced to deplane right before takeoff after the aircraft blew two tires at O’Hare on Wednesday.
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More than half a million without power in Chicago area, NW Indiana after severe storms
Intense storms left damage across the Chicago area and northwest Indiana and left more than half a million people without power on Tuesday.
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Riot Fest releases 2026 daily schedule with some overlapping fan favorites
Riot Fest released its 2026 daily schedule on Thursday, opening the door for ticketholders to plan out their music-filled weekend.
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Clear the Shelters returns for 2026! Where to adopt a pet in the Chicago area
Throughout August, participating organizations across the Chicago area host adoption events, special promos and activities to encourage pet adoption.
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At least 4 tornadoes touched down in the Chicago suburbs during Monday storms: NWS
At least four tornadoes touched down in the Chicago suburbs during the storms that rolled across the region on Monday, National Weather Service said.
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Wildfire smoke to linger through start of week before potentially severe storms
A second wave of smoke that hit the Chicago area Saturday is likely to linger through Monday evening, when potentially severe storms could hit.
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Several rounds of storms, second wave of wildfire smoke expected to hit Chicago area
Though folks in the Chicago area are likely eager to get outside after days of poor air quality, storms and more wildfire smoke may damper plans.
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When will the wildfire smoke in Chicago go away? Air quality improvement timeline
Thick wildfire smoke blanketing the Chicago area is expected to linger through the morning rush hour on Friday before possibly starting to clear.
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Annual pet adoption and donation campaign ‘Clear the Shelters' returns this August
NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago announced their annual pet adoption and donation campaign, Clear The Shelters Presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition will return for the 12th consecutive year .
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United Airlines launches new Economy Plus row with no middle seat
Technically, the seat will still be there — but it will have a custom table at it that stretches from armrest to armrest.
