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A tornado watch was issued for several Illinois and Indiana counties with waves of showers and potentially severe storms set to move across the region Wednesday.

Changes are coming from the Social Security Administration surrounding direct deposit for many recipients or applicants.

Oak Brook Polo Club, a legendary polo club in suburban Oak Brook that held the U.S. Polo Championships two dozen times and even hosted Prince Charles for an exhibition match, is closing after more than 100 years.

Some Kohl’s stores are no longer accepting Amazon returns, the retailer confirmed to NBC Chicago.

The Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.

Authorities in a northwest Chicago suburb warned residents of the potential for a heavy odor in the area Wednesday, which could spread to other cities.

All weather hazards were at play Wednesday, including tornadoes, hail and damaging winds, followed by ‘wind-whipped’ snow.

Lanes were closed and a large police presence was in place in Aurora early Wednesday morning due to a “traffic stop investigation,” with officials asking the public to avoid the area.

The final day of astronomical winter in the Chicago area will see severe weather chances, while the first day of spring has snow in the forecast.

The incidents happened near Potomac Avenue and Laramie Avenue at approximately 1:26 p.m. by an unknown offender, according to police.

A suburban Deerfield mother has filed a complaint with the Justice Department after she said her daughter was forced to change in front of a transgender classmate. Nicole Georgas said her daughter, who attends Shepard Middle School, was terrified by the incident, and said she also filed a police report. Georgas alleged that her 13-year-old daughter...

A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit that alleged a suburban high school failed to properly investigate a sexual assault allegation.

The event, filled with celebrations, music and activities will honor Earth month and the start of the spring season.