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A barn in far northwest suburban Harvard collapsed Tuesday afternoon as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, with video showing destructive damage to the building.

The candidates vying to replace incumbent Sen. Mike Braun have been locked in, as the NBC News Decision Desk projects that Republican Rep. Jim Banks and Democratic candidate Dr. Valerie McCray will win their respective primaries.

The unexpected closure of two specialty grocers last month is having an impact on some local food pantries.

From the U.S. presidential race to the next Indiana governor, voters had plenty to consider on the state’s 2024 primary election day.

Anna Nardo and her two-year-old granddaughter, Mairen were recently seen taking photos and smiling from ear to ear as they witnessed something unusually delightful in their neighborhood: a herd of goats.

FDA-approved for more than 20 years, a RUSH neurosurgeon says he has patients seeking out Deep Brain Stimulation to treat Parkinson’s Disease, now that the technology and surgical techniques have evolved.

Severe thunderstorms dumped heavy rain on parts of the Chicago area, leading to flooding of some area roadways.

A tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service for the entire Chicago area Tuesday afternoon as well as parts of Michigan and Wisconsin as severe weather loomed over the region.

Come next year, your regular old Illinois driver’s license won’t be enough to get you through TSA security at the airport. Instead, you’ll need what’s called a REAL ID.

Indiana voters on Tuesday headed to the polls to cast primary election ballots in several major races, including U.S. president, Indiana governor and multiple House districts.

The Chicago area remains under a threat for severe weather. NBC Chicago meteorologist Iisha Scott has the forecast.

Showcasing a wide array of culinary options from around the world, the Chi Food Truck Fest will be making its return to Daley Plaza for it’s ninth year, city officials announced Tuesday.

Strong to severe scattered thunderstorms were expected to hit the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, with damaging winds, damaging hail and tornadoes all possible.