It May Be Possible To Predict Hail Weeks In Advance
A Northern Illinois University professor has come up with a way to predict when and where hail might fall, well in advance.
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A Northern Illinois University professor has come up with a way to predict when and where hail might fall, well in advance.
The town of Woodstock -- the backdrop for the 1993 movie Groundhog Day -- is celebrating the film's 25th anniversary this weekend!
Rep. Jan Schakowsky is among the members of Congress who intend to boycott President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address.
CPS has not provided qualified foreign-language interpreters for the parents of those children, a new lawsuit claims.
Whether or not you'll be able to see this rare event isn't clear, given the cloudy forecast. WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller reports.
The president of the National Wildlife Federation hopes Illinois and its chief executive will get behind a federal plan to keep Asian Carp from reaching Lake Michigan.
A Cook County judge says the law does not require "full and equal access" to the locker room of a transgender student's choice.
Anti-Cruelty has just had its first "Pet-Friendly Housing Summit," a step, it says, toward making more rental units pet-friendly.
The police chief of Des Plaines says it wasn't his department that dropped an F-bomb; they don't use social media. WBBM's Steve Miller investigates.
In 2015, DuPage County had seven deaths connected to opioids. Last year, there were 32.
The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Bucktown.
Police say a clerk told the would-be armed robber to "get out." He did. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
ICE released an immigrant father held for 10 months after he was mistakenly believed to be a gang member.
The serial stowaway's antics at O'Hare International Airport are captured on surveillance tape.
Most of us would prefer not to spend much time outside in these frigid temperatures; but for some people, it's a living.
Susan Russell, whose Chicago department handles stray animals, talks with WBBM Newsradio about the December incident.
Rush's Emergency Department is treating skin injuries that are one step away from frostbite.
Lucio Cambray's last communication was with his friends on Christmas night.
Hopes for a Polar Plunge along the lakefront melted away Monday morning, with organizers saying the frigid temps make it too dangerous.
Apple's flagship store on Michigan Avenue has gotten accolades from some people for its design - but it's leaving others cold.
Winter for a lot of animals is a time to see and be seen. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
Something's a little off at the Judge Slater Senior Apartments. It's so warm in some rooms, residents are opening windows. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
A couple of unusual birds made an appearance in the annual Christmas Day lakefront bird count in Chicago.
An Addison police officer helped save a baby born at home Tuesday morning -- and the officer calls it a "Christmas miracle."
It has been two years since a CPD officer shot and killed 19-year-old Quintonio LeGrier and his neighbor, 55-year-old Bettie Jones.
The faith-based coalition is now on a mission to address a citywide epidemic of violence through a new office of gun violence reduction.
Meanwhile, multiple other people bailed from the stolen car and crossed into Harvey, police said. Two people were arrested on the spot, while police searched for the others.
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.
More than 1,200 people were killed in the massacre on Oct. 7, 2023. More than 100 hostages are believed to remain captive in Gaza.
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
This comes as a big shake-up as all seven current members of the board saying they'll resign at the end of the month.
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
The water was waist-deep for humans, but not for the pachyderms.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
The scene is at the edge of the Bucktown neighborhood, right down the street from Whirlyball Chicago.
The faith-based coalition is now on a mission to address a citywide epidemic of violence through a new office of gun violence reduction. Andrew Ramos reports.
Police said the man who was shot, along with a 48-year-old woman, had shoplifted from the Walgreens separately a short time earlier. The man who was shot pulled a gun first, police said.
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 42.
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a major hurricane this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The faith-based coalition is now on a mission to address a citywide epidemic of violence through a new office of gun violence reduction.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
The Lakers football team is embracing the step up in competition, mirroring the strength of its head coach, Jared Williamson.
Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
Meanwhile, multiple other people bailed from the stolen car and crossed into Harvey, police said. Two people were arrested on the spot, while police searched for the others.
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.
The scene is at the edge of the Bucktown neighborhood, right down the street from Whirlyball Chicago.
The offenders in each incident are two to three men, police said.
