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Midwest Asian Health Association hosts heritage celebration, offers free health screenings in Chinatown
A big celebration in Chicago’s Chinatown Square Plaza took place as cultural performances took center stage Saturday. The music and dance numbers performed highlight the rich customs and traditions of... -
How will cicadas affect my garden? Here's what to know as the emergence begins
Though the Chicago area has still yet to see the historic full-blown cicada emergence anticipated this year, the insects have started to appear, which has left many wondering how they will interact wi... -
Could we see the Northern Lights again Saturday night? Here's what to know
As the solar storm continues, many are wondering if it will be possible to take in the phenomenal sight once again Saturday night.
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Chicago Forecast: Mostly sunny skies, breezy conditions to kick off pleasant weekend
While Chicago-area residents were among the many Americans to snag a look at the Northern Lights during a historic geomagnetic storm, those waking up to start their weekend are being greeted by pleasa...
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Chicago Forecast: Great Mother's Day weekend weather
Highs will be in the 60s Saturday and 80s Sunday
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Photos: Northern Lights stun the skies across Chicago, suburbs
The Northern Lights dazzled the night sky over the Chicago area late Friday, putting on quite a spectacular show. Aurora borealis, commonly referred to as the Northern Lights, emerged in a wide swath of the country as a result of a “very rare” geomagnetic storm. Many people took notice and captured some stunning images. Do yo... -
Solar storm produces breathtaking Northern Lights display
The Chicago area got quite a spectacular treat late Friday as a rare solar storm triggered the Northern Lights across a large swath of North America.
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Woman lived inside Michigan rooftop grocery store sign with computer and coffee maker for a year
Contractors curious about an extension cord on the roof of a Michigan grocery store made a startling discovery: A 34-year-old woman was living inside the business sign, with enough space for a computer, printer and coffee maker, police said.
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Opening date for Chicago's beaches announced as summer approaches
With warmer weather here and summer firmly on the way, many Chicago-area residents may be wondering when they can soak up the sun on one of the city’s lakefront beaches.
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A ‘severe' geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth. Here's why it's so rare and how long it could persist
A “very rare” geomagnetic storm reached Earth hours earlier than expected on Friday, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue its first rare geomagnetic storm warning in nearly two decades. Operators of power plants and spacecraft in orbit were recommended to take precautions ahead of time as the G4 geomagn... -
Former Chicago mayor's deposition to be part of wrongful death case
Attorneys for the city of Chicago squared off in a Daley Center courtroom Friday over a deposition former Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave in a wrongful death case brought as a result of a 2020 traffic collision that took the life of 10-year-old Da’Karia Spicer.
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Sugar Ray to headline 2024 Whiting Pierogi Fest
While we’re still over two months away from one of the Chicago area’s most recognizable summer festivals, those with a love of pierogis can start making plans for this year’s Whiting Pierogi Fest, with a dose of nostalgia greeting attendees.
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Northwestern Medicine expanding basic nursing training program this summer
Northwestern Medicine is trying to combat the nationwide nursing shortage with a program that trains non-clinical employees to take on clinical roles, and they’re opening up the program to more people in summer 2024.
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‘She loved everybody:' Sister mourns 65-year-old woman killed in Downers Grove hit-and-run
Robin Robinson, a 65-year-old resident of suburban Downers Grove, was a very loving and kind-hearted soul, her sister said.
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New age progression photo of Timmothy Pitzen released as Saturday marks 13 years since disappearance
As the 13-year mark since Timmothy Pitzen vanished approached, a new age progression image was released in hope of spurring leads in the Aurora boy’s bizarre 2011 disappearance.
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Will the northern lights be visible in Illinois? What to know about ‘very rare' storm
A “very rare” geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible across a large portion of the U.S. this weekend, including Illinois, but will you be able to see it?
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Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas
A Kansas judge has ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was “terrified” as she was being assaulted. Shannon is accused of committing sexual assault last September at a bar in Lawrence, Kansas. A woman told police she was at a bar when......