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More Storms Coming This Afternoon
A round of storms overnight ripped down some trees in the Chicago area, and more storms hit the area just in time for the morning rush.
Lollapalooza Organizers Plan To Protect Grant Park
The promoters behind Lollapalooza are outlining plans to protect Grant Park—where the outdoor music festival will be held next week.
Combination Of Drought, Emerald Ash Borer Has Wreaked Havoc On Ash Trees
The emerald ash borer and the drought this summer are teaming up to give a one-two punch to ash trees in the area.
Many Could Be Without Power For Days After Storms
The storms on Sunday produced only dark skies and rumbles of thunder with no rain at all in some areas, but other areas were hit with powerful winds that have left a trail of extensive damage, and power outages that cold last for days.
City Of Evanston Changes Course, Agrees To Pay After Cop Backs Into Woman’s Van
The City of Evanston did an about-face Thursday, and decided to pay for repairs a woman needed after a police officer backed into her van.
Garfield Park Conservatory Fern Room Reopens
One of the historic rooms at the Garfield Park Conservatory, heavily damaged this summer in a hail storm, has reopened.
Boat Cleanup Continues Along Lakefront
Wednesday’s storm damage to boats was still apparent Friday along the lakefront. CBS 2′s Mike Puccinelli talks with experts who are conducting the cleanup.
Garfield Park Conservatory Launches Fundraiser To Replace Damaged Glass
It has been two and a half months since a hailstorm shattered the glass ceilings of the Garfield Park Conservatory, and caused $2 million in damage. Now, the conservatory has kicked off a fundraising campaign to pay for the rest.
Historic Church To Reopen After Being Damaged In Blizzard
The congregation from one of Chicago’s oldest churches will be back in its sanctuary this weekend, seven months after infamous the Blizzard of 2011 caused more than $3 million in damage to the church.
Grant Park Repairs Continue Nearly Two Weeks After Lollapalooza
The normally lush, green grass of Grant Park remains brown and dried out as crews work on fixing the damage from the Lollapalooza music festival, which ended almost two weeks ago.
Garfield Park Conservatory Seeks Donations For Glass Repair
The June 30 hailstorm that destroyed a portion of the Garfield Park Conservatory has prompted a fundraising drive to sustain the institution until insurance kicks in.
UPDATED: Northern Suburbs Hit With More Flooding, Losses
The storms Wednesday night and Thursday morning couldn’t have come at a worse time for residents of the northern suburbs.
State Of Emergency In Lake County In Aftermath Of Storms
A state of emergency is in effect in north suburban Lake County, due to damage and power problems from the storms on Monday.
Hail Damages Scores Of Chicago Police Squad Cars
Scores of police squad cars were among the many vehicles damaged Thursday night due to the hailstorm that swept through.
In Wake Of Storm, Tips To Avoid Repair Scams
First, it was the storm, packed with ferocious winds and rain—and two tornadoes—that left a wide path of destruction.
Suburb-By-Suburb Storm Damage Report
Here is a roundup of storm damage reports from various suburban agencies.
Storms Leave Widespread Damage, Power Outages
The storm system Tuesday evening produced funnel clouds and caused serious damage in many areas, and also left hundreds of thousands without power.
Repairs Underway At Historic Church After Blizzard
The Bible has Jesus telling Peter, “On this rock, I will build my church,” but on the Near West Side Tuesday, crews will be trying to take the rocks out of a church.
$500,000 Damage In Lincolnwood Fire
A half-a-million dollar blaze on Monday ravaged the first floor and basement of a two-story home in Lincolnwood and injured one firefighter.
Wind Blows Roof Off Skyline Stage At Navy Pier
Strong winds blew the entire roof off a Navy Pier stage Saturday afternoon. Nobody was injured.
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