Chicago Weather August 23, 2023 4:27 pm Extreme heat causes power outages in Chicago area A heat wave has caused hundreds of power outages in the Chicago area, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports. Local 2:09 Owner of Bronzeville's Truth Italian Restaurant brings new concept to Chicago's beachfront 2:10 Tensions rise during Thornton Township budget vote 0:29 Comedian Matt Rife abruptly postpones eight sold-out Chicago shows 0:34 Northern Lights to illuminate skies Friday. Will they be visible in the Chicago area? 0:29 Baby bobcat found safe after escaping Michigan City Zoo