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Extreme heat can pose a danger to baseball players and fans. It’s also changing the physics of the game.
The Kansas City Royals were hot Wednesday at Wrigley Field, scoring an 8-4 road win. So were the Chicago Cubs. And the ...
Chicago weather: More than 9k without power as more rounds of rain, storms on the way
The powerful storms also led to ground stops at O'Hare and Midway, and may have even played a role in a gas station explosion ...
Chicago weather: Heat Advisory in effect, Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of area | Radar
Extreme heat is blanketing the Chicago area with heat index readings expected to be up to 110. There was also a Severe ...
Chicago weather: Fast-moving storms knock trees onto houses, cause fires, cut power
A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway ...
Chicago weather: A brief break from the heat before 90s return next week
Firefighters rushed to contain a rapidly spreading brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in southwestern San ...
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State Farm’s Insurance Rate Increase Sparks Backlash From Advocates, Lawmakers
Illinois homeowners could soon face a higher insurance bill. State Farm is raising its rates by 27% starting Aug. 15 — which could cost customers $475 more on average.
Chicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Advisory issued amid strong storms
A heat advisory is in effect across the Chicago area today, with storm chances set to increase through the weekend.
Damage reported after strong line of storms rumble across Chicagoland
A powerful line of thunderstorms brought down tree limbs and power lines and provided a temporary reprieve of high ...
Timeline: Multiple rounds of strong-to-severe storms possible in Chicago area
A slow-moving cold front is expected to stall out over the Chicago area, bringing relief from the heat and rounds of showers ...