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Thunderstorm During Lollapalooza Leaves Grant Park A Muddy Mess
Rainstorms on Saturday forced the temporary evacuation of Lollapalooza, but after the crowds returned, some of the fields of Grant Park were left covered with mud.
About 31,000 Without Power After Storms
Since Saturday’s storms knocked out power to homes and businesses throughout the area more than 200,000 ComEd customers have had power restored, but those in areas hardest hit by the storm may have to wait until Tuesday before their lights come back on.
Lollapalooza Resumes After Weather Delay
Lollapalooza will close a half hour later than usual at 10:30 p.m. due to severe thunderstorms that passed through the Chicago area, which caused concert promoters to suspend the event.
High To Hit 99; Excessive Heat Watch Coming
The outside world feels like the steam room at your local fitness center again, as the temperature nears 100 degrees for another day.
Kayak Companies Cancel Tours After Dozens Rescued On Sunday
A day after dozens of kayakers were rescued on the Chicago River after a thunderstorm hit the city, several kayak tours on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan were canceled on Monday, amid a new threat of thunderstorms.
Early Morning Rain Moves Along; Sunshine To Come Eventually
The blast of rain that soaked the Chicago area Friday morning has gone on its way, but a chilly and dreary day persists.
Lightning, Hail Possible In Weekend Storms
The rain that moved into the Chicago area late Friday could soak the city all weekend, and possibly into next week.
Thunderstorms Will Bring Cooler Temperatures For Labor Day
After three straight days of hot and humid weather, cooler air is expected to move into the Chicago area for the remainder of the holiday weekend — but not before some potentially strong Saturday night thunderstorms.
“Very Heavy Rain,’’ Gusty Winds Moving Into Area
A severe thunderstorm warning remains is in effect for northwestern Cook and southern Lake counties that could produce “deadly lightning’’ and quarter-sized hail to the area, according to the National Weather Service.
5,700 ComEd Customers Still Without Power After Storms
Nearly 6,000 homes and businesses in the Chicago area were still without power Wednesday afternoon, after two powerful thunderstorms swept through the area overnight.
3 Shot, Wounded In Uptown During Raging Storm
Two men and a woman were wounded in a drive-by shooting in the pouring rain Wednesday night, just west of Truman College in the Uptown neighborhood.
2011 Can Boast The Second-Wettest July In City’s History
Just one day after a deluge gave Chicago the wettest day in its history — for as far back as such records have been kept since 1871 — a morning storm made this month the second-wettest July in the past 120 years in the city’s recorded history.
‘Incredible’ Amount Of Rain Falls; Area Deals With Storm
It’s officially the rainiest day since they began keeping records in 1871, according to the National Weather Service.
Woman Blaming City For Injuries From Fallen Tree
During a major storm last month that brought heavy rain and two tornadoes to the Chicago area, one woman was trapped in her car for several minutes after a large tree limb came crashing down on the car just feet away from her home.
Most Popular News
- Woman Disputes Story Of Chicago Cop Who Shot Her DogTensions are boiling over in the Norwood Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side where an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a dog, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.189
- 3 Critically Hurt In Kennedy CrashThree people were critically injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.271
- Woman Found Dead At O’HareA woman was found dead near a bus stop at O’Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.308
- Toddler Reunited With ParentsPolice on Sunday were looking for the parents or guardians of a little boy who was found in the West Side Douglas Park neighborhood.233
- A Dozen Illinoisans Come Within One Number Of $600M Powerball JackpotOne number in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire.389
- 12 Arrested After Youth ‘Flash Mobs’ Erupt On Michigan AvenueOne adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.410
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