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Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and with summer unofficially underway, a busy season of outdoor concerts in Chicago is about to begin.

Wood Dale Road is closed north of Lake Street in west suburban Addison after a crash Saturday morning led to a propane tank explosion, officials said.

Memorial Day weekend is officially here, and with millions of Americans planning family gatherings Monday, many may be wondering what stores will be open for any last-minute needs.

Memorial Day weekend is officially here, with the holiday marking the unofficial start of summer across the U.S. as millions of Americans plan family gatherings.

Below-average temperatures continue for several more days

The post said Rathbun died of cancer at his parents’ home in Indiana, where he’s from.

The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. Friday in the 7000 block of South Damen Avenue, police said.

Purdue Fort Wayne joined a line of schools dropping sports because of budget cuts and the looming era of revenue sharing with athletes, announcing Friday it would discontinue its baseball and softball programs immediately.

With summer quickly approaching, wearing sunscreen outdoors is essential, whether you’re headed to the beach or working in your garden.

The city put up barricades, set up a fencing perimeter and blocked off parts of Columbus Drive to traffic.

In a slew of roster moves Friday, the Chicago White Sox announced that former top prospect Andrew Vaughn was among the players optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.

Though summer-like temperatures may not be in the cards this weekend, Chicago-area residents can get their first splashes of the season at the state’s largest water park.

Malena, an Amur tiger who came to Brookfield Zoo in 2020, was euthanized after veterinary experts noticed her kidneys were not functioning properly.

While Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of a summer with a holiday traditionally known for pool parties and barbecues, those conditions won’t quite be in store for the Chicago area this year.