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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.
Strong Storms Rock Chicago Area Overnight
Powerful storms caused flooding, and lightning strikes caused damage across Chicago, including a house fire in Robbins.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Expected, Flash Flood Watch Issued
Strong storms bringing heavy rainfall to the Chicago area Sunday night could cause flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
Storms Flood Streets, Send Bricks Showering From Evanston Church
A round of heavy spring storms caused serious damage in some areas overnight, including the collapse of a façade at a church in downtown Evanston that left a person injured
Temperatures To Climb To Upper 60s; Chance Of Afternoon Rain
On Tuesday morning, you might have felt as if you would blow away, as high and chilly winds gusted through the city for a second day. But as the afternoon goes on, temperatures will climb to the mid- to upper 60s.
Fog To Persist Overnight; Storms Possible
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog warning for Lake and Cook Counties Friday evening.
ComEd Won’t Reimburse Customers For Damages From Storm Outages
ComEd said Wednesday that it should not be held liable for some damages that resulted from power outages in this summer’s storms. But some customers said that’s not fair and they should be compensated for all the damage and waste when the lights and power went out.
Storms, Heat To Sweep In Over Next 2 Days
Multiple rounds of storms are set to push through the Chicago area Tuesday and Wednesday, as the temperature climbs to 90 degrees.
‘Gustnado’ Likely Cause Of Stage Collapse At Indiana State Fair
Meteorologists believe the deadly storm at the Indiana State Fair may have been caused by a “gustnado.”
Oppressive Heat To Give Way To Storms
The heat may seem on the oppressive side on Tuesday, but not to worry – there will soon be a break.
More Sweltering Heat, Storms For New Work Week
If you’re sick and tired of the heat and storms, you won’t be too thrilled with the weather for the beginning of this work week.
Latest Deluge Shuts Down Lake Shore Drive
Yet another deluge swamped the Chicago area overnight, producing so much flooding that Lake Shore Drive had to be shut down.
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.
Latest Storms Spark Lightning Fires; Flood Threat Continues
The city of Chicago officially has set a new record for rainfall in the month of July, as a new round of storms brought lightning that set homes on fire, and a serious threat of flooding continues.
Storm Soaks Northern Burbs; More Severe Weather On The Way
A storm swept into the Chicago area Wednesday morning, prompting a flash flood warning for some areas as they were hit with more than 4 inches of rain.
Flooding Leaves Insidious Problem For Homeowners: Mold
Many homeowners in the Chicago area lost tens of thousands of dollars after this weekend’s record-breaking storms. For many homeowners, using a shop vacuum and fan just isn’t enough to clean up their flooded basements.
July 2011: From Third Driest To Second Wettest In One Weekend
Going into the weekend, this was the third driest July on record, dominated by a week of sunny, sweltering days where the temperature exceeded 100 degrees in some areas.
Many Communities Plagued With Flooding After Weekend Storms
Over the weekend, some Chicago area residents were merely kept awake by a severe round of storms.
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Libertyville
A brief round of thunderstorms in the wee hours Wednesday knocked out power to thousands of customers in Libertyville.
Shady Contractors A Worry As Storm Cleanup Continues
As if the storm a week ago hadn’t been bad enough in itself, hard-hit Lake County is now bracing for the damage that unscrupulous contractors could do when they charge an arm and a leg to clear away the debris.
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- Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In RobbinsA Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.60
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