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 woman who was killed in a Portage, Indiana, house explosion during severe storms Tuesday has been identified.
Glenwood Academy was supposed to welcome students back, but after destructive storms on Tuesday, clean-up efforts are underway on campus on Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
Another round of severe storms is in the Chicago area Wednesday morning, prompting an early tornado warning and thunderstorm warnings. Flooding could also be a major issue.
Over 400,000 customers are without power after destructive storms hit across Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
South Carolina Republicans will choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Liam Stanton, one of the 10 candidates for mayor of Chicago, announced Monday morning that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Alexi Giannoulias.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
A woman was killed in a house explosion in Portage, Indiana, during a severe weather outbreak Tuesday morning. Darius Johnson reports.
Lines are forming outside a Speedway gas station in Crown Point, Indiana, after storms left hundreds of thousands without power.
It was not clear Wednesday morning whether the blast was directly caused by the weather. Darius Johnson reports.
Cleanup efforts are underway at Glenwood Academy after severe storms caused destruction on campus.
Over 400,000 customers are without power after destructive storms hit across Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday.
Another round of severe storms is in the Chicago area Wednesday morning, prompting an early tornado warning and thunderstorm warnings. Flooding could also be an issue.
Hundreds of thousands of residents in northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana are still without power after destructive storms Tuesday.
The woman who was killed in a Portage, Indiana, house explosion during severe storms Tuesday has been identified.
The next round of Obama Presidential Museum tickets is on sale this morning at 10 a.m.
Glenwood Academy was supposed to welcome students back, but after destructive storms on Tuesday, clean-up efforts are underway on campus on Wednesday.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
University of Illinois researchers have found a correlation between more green spaces and less violence in neighborhoods. A group in Chicago is planting trees with the mission to bring beauty and safety to the whole city.
The Cubs (70-50) improved to a season-best 20 games over .500.
Muneteka Murakami extended his on-base streak to 26 games with a double in the eighth.
The Seattle Storm snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 97-88 win over the Chicago Sky on Monday night.
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 4 to 6 months after undergoing surgery on his injured knee, head coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
A man and a woman were killed in a shooting at a Chicago Public Schools elementary school on Monday afternoon near Midway International Airport.
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
At least five people were killed, and 14 more were wounded, in shootings in Chicago this weekend as of early Sunday afternoon. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 50.
