Forecast: Chicago severe weather timeline shows rounds of storms with potential for hail, tornadoes
The first round of strong showers and storms was set to hit the Chicago area during the Tuesday morning commute, forecasts from the NBC 5 Storm Team and the National Weather Service showed.
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‘High' pollen counts reported in northern Illinois – but only in certain spots
It’s allegery season – that time of year when itchy and watery eyes, congestion and sneezing are especially cumbersome.
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Illinois to launch new REAL ID awareness campaign Tuesday with deadline 1 year away
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will launch a new campaign encouraging residents to obtain a REAL ID on Tuesday, which will mark one year until the enforcement deadline. Called “Ge... -
Phone call leads Calumet City police to reopen, solve 1966 cold case murder
A phone call about a 1966 Calumet City murder prompted detectives to reexamine the cold case more than 55 years later and then make an arrest, authorities said Monday. In November 1966, Karen Snider w... -
Man leaves 9-month-old baby home alone and robs bank: McHenry police
A man in north suburban McHenry was arrested after allegedly robbing a bank while he left his 9-month-old baby home alone, officials said. Peter Sova, 36, was apprehended and charged with felony aggra...