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Apr 21 2024
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Frosty start before temps warm in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — It's an unseasonably cold morning for Chicago, with temperatures in the 30s. A Freeze Warning is in effect in the far west suburbs of Chicago, and a Frost Advisory for a portion of northeast Illinois & Northwest Indiana - both until 8 a.m. Temperatures are starting in the upper 20s and lower 30s farther inland. It's not as cold elsewhere, as clouds lingered overnight,
CBS News (Online)Apr 17 2024
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‘Lord of the Rings’ musical coming to Chicago
CHICAGO — A musical adaptation of the epic Lord Of The Rings is coming to Chicago.
The musical will make its American debut at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.
It opened in the United Kingdom last year.
Performances start on July 19 and run through September 1.
Then, producers plan on taking the show on an international tour.
WGNApr 24 2024
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Man robbed at gunpoint while walking in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Police are searching for six people involved wanted in an armed robbery in The Loop Tuesday night.
Around 9 p.m., police said a 23-year-old was robbed at gunpoint, by five men and one woman, near State Street and Van Buren Street.
The group took off.
No arrests have been made.
CBS News (Online)Apr 24 2024
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Man shot, seriously injured on Chicago's Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was seriously injured after being shot in Albany Park Tuesday night.
Chicago police said a 27-year-old man was shot in the leg by someone in a gold SUV in the 4900 block of North Elston Avenue around 11 p.m.
He was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in serious condition.
A gun with an extended clip was found in an auto shop parking lot along with more
CBS News (Online)Apr 23 2024
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Storms firing up for Chicago area Tuesday evening
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Isolated storms are firing up over the area Tuesday evening as a disturbance moves toward the Great Lakes. While some areas will remain dry, there is a 1 out of 5 risk of hail from a few strong storms. Overnight, a cold front blows through from the north dropping temperatures significantly on Wednesday. While suburbs will rise into the 50s with afternoon sun, lakefront
CBS News (Online)Apr 17 2024
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Storm chances Wednesday morning in Chicago
A few more gusty showers may develop along a cold front between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m.
A windy afternoon is ahead with west winds gusting 40 to 45 miles per hour. Winds will eventually ease up by the evening hours.
The rain break is temporary with another system bringing showers back to the area on Thursday. Temperatures cool to the 50s for week's end.
Cooler in the 50s both
CBS News (Online)Apr 20 2024
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Chicago weekend shootings leaves 2 dead, 6 hurt
CHICAGO (CBS) — At least two people are dead, and six others were hurt in weekend shootings across the city as of Saturday. The ages of the victims range between 19 and 42. In the first shooting of the weekend, a man, 34, was shot by an unknown person inside an apartment in the 0-100 block of North Laramie Avenue just after 5 p.m. The victim was struck in the left knee and taken to Mt. Sinai
CBS News (Online)Apr 19 2024
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Fire spreads to 3 houses on Chicago's Northwest Side
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Three houses caught fire Friday evening in the Avondale neighborhood.
The Fire Department called a 2-11 alarm for the fire in the 2800 block of North Christiana Avenue – close to the six-way intersection of Milwaukee, Kimball, and Diversey avenues.
A 2-11 alarm brings 32 pieces of fire equipment and just short of 100 firefighters, McDonough explained.
CBS News (Online)Apr 15 2024
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Severe weather headed to Chicago area
CHICAGO (CBS) — Monday night will be mostly clear and calm, with lows in the upper 40s. Tuesday will start out dry, but shower and storm chances will increase through the afternoon and be numerous in the evening. Several severe storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The greatest threat to tornadoes in Chicago is the far western suburbs. Along with the severe
CBS News (Online)Apr 11 2024
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Rainy day ahead in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A rainy and windy day is ahead in Chicago.
Flooding is possible in areas east of I-55 and Northwest Indiana, specifically in poor drainage areas and low spots.
Highs will be in the upper 50s.
Rain clears by Friday morning, giving way to a weekend of sunshine.
Gusty breezes to 40 miles per hour and milder Friday near 60 degrees for highs.
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