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A whirlwind of weather in the Chicago area that has seen summer-like temperatures, two sets of tornadic storms, damaging winds and snowfall is poised to continue after Wednesday’s round of severe weather. Following a system of strong storms that has spawned tornado warnings in multiple Chicago-area counties and elsewhere in the Midwest, a sig...

Earlier this year, the IRS announced that it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments.

A dust advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for multiple Chicago-area counties as winds of up to 50 miles per hour have caused blowing dust in rural areas. In the Chicago area, the advisory is in effect for Kankakee County in Illinois, as well as Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana. The advisory also extends to Benton…...

Two suburban Chicago families came forward to NBC 5 Responds saying they are concerned the root cause for the kids’ health challenges lies within their middle school.

A man is in custody following a spree of auto thefts that stemmed from a disorderly conduct arrest in Bedford Park, culminating in a crash that left three people injured in Bridgeview, a village spokesperson said. Bridgeview spokesperson Ray Hanania said the incident began Wednesday morning during a disorderly conduct arrest in Bedford Park, at whi...

Dollar General announced it will close nearly 100 stores and shutter another 45 stores of its spinoff ‘pOpshelf’ brand in coming months.

Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling a portion of their Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER’S frozen meals due to the potential presence of foreign material. In a statement, the company said there is a possible presence of “wood-like material” in the products, but the recall only applies to a few items that were produced between August 2024 ...

Nearly 200,000 of cans of green beans sold at Target stores across the country including in Illinois were recalled because of “foreign object,” a report from the Federal Drug Administration said. The recall, initially issued Feb. 12 by Del Monte Foods, applies to Target brand Good & Gather cut and canned green beans, the alert said....

According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes, there have been reports of an orange or yellow sky after rain and thunderstorms in the area.

A suspect has died after he reportedly pulled out a weapon and was shot by officers following a pursuit, Aurora police say. According to Aurora police, the man was wanted in connection with the battery of a Geneva police officer. Aurora police received a license plate number associated with the suspect and located his vehicle traveling southbound o...

One of the sweetest days of the year comes as spring begins: Free Cone Day.

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.