Chicago Area
Healthcare Manager Sees Education As Key To Career In Chicago
Intensive Care Unit Manager Barb Pudelek explains why education is at the heart of her career.
Chicago Residents Describe The Horror Of The Boston Blasts
Several Chicago-area residents who had traveled to Boston this week to be a part of the prestigious running event instead became witness to horror.
2012 To Set Record For Chicago Area Gas Prices
This year will go down as another record-setting year for high gas prices in the Chicago area.
Hurricane Sandy Sends High Winds, Waves Chicago’s Way
The National Weather Service has issued a Lakeshore Flood Warning from 1 a.m. Tuesday to 4 p.m.Wednesday. Winds of up to 60 mph will drive waves to heights of between 16 feet to 22 feet along the Cook County shoreline.
Isaac Cleanup Provides Jobs For Chicago Residents
Recovery efforts for Hurricane Isaac on the Gulf Coast have created some job opportunities for residents of Chicagoland.
LA Fitness Takes Over All Chicago Area Bally’s Gyms
If you were a member of any of the 23 Chicago area Bally Total Fitness clubs, your membership has been transferred over to LA Fitness as the gyms change hands.
Gas Prices Dropping In Chicago Area
Gas prices are down 11 cents in the last week in the Chicago area, and dropping.
Minnesota Fire Smoke Hovers Over Chicago
Smoke from the wildfires in northern Minnesota continues to linger in the air over the Chicago area, and could be dangerous for many people.
14 New Chicago Area HHGregg Stores To Open Thursday
HHGregg says it has created 700 new jobs at 14 new stores that will all open Thursday in the Chicago area.
Report: Starbucks, Caribou Coffee To Open New Chicago Area Locations
Coffee is big business in Chicago and across the country, and at least two companies plan to open more retail outlets in the very near future.
Lipinski Wants Korean War Museum In Chicago Area
Ideas for a national museum to tell the story of the Korean War have shifted from Springfield to the Chicago area.
Rain’s A Drag, But Sunny Weather Coming This Weekend
Rain wreaked havoc in the Chicago area and canceled scores of flights, but relief is on the way, at least on Saturday.
Whooping Cranes To Fly Through Chicago Area
Endangered whooping cranes may soon be flying through the Chicago region as they migrate from Florida to their home turf in central Wisconsin.
Vacant Warehouse Space Decreasing In Chicago Area
When it comes to the economy turning a corner, there are small signs of hope.
Baby Boomer Retirement To Alter Local Economy
The Chicago-area economy is bracing for dramatic changes as more than 2 million Baby Boomers begin hitting retirement age.
Most Popular News
- History Of Tornadoes In Chicago AreaThe massive EF-4 tornado to hit Moore, Okla., is rare, but twisters with that kind of force have hit the Chicago area in the past, and have been extremely deadly.593
- Local Storm Chaser Describes ‘Sickening, Deafening Roar’ Of Oklahoma TornadoA south suburban man whose hobby is chasing storms was in Moore, Okla., on Monday when a massive tornado devastated the town, killing at least 24 people.224
- High School Duo Has Never Missed A Day Of ClassThey say no one's perfect, but one school in the far southwestern suburbs has not just one, but two students who have achieved perfection in one area.136
- Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Serves As Reminder To Prepare For Disasters“Tornado sheltering basics involved three steps – get in, get down and cover-up. The overall goal is to avoid flying and falling debris by putting as many barriers between you and the tornado as possible,” according to one expert at the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.121
- Lightning Strikes Damage Two Homes OvernightAt least two homes in the Chicago area were struck by lightning overnight as heavy thunderstorms plowed through the region.198
- Police Seek Help Identifying Female Homicide VictimPolice are asking for help to identify the body of woman or teen girl found strangled and badly burned in a Northwest Side Avondale neighborhood Dumpster Sunday night.137
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