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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Chicago Area 2

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area, including parts of Indiana, on Friday, July 3, bringing lightning, torrential downpours and damaging winds. Weather alerts were issued for several areas in both Illinois and Indiana.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Chicago Area

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area, including parts of Indiana, on Friday, July 3, bringing lightning, torrential downpours and damaging winds. Weather alerts were issued for several areas in both Illinois and Indiana.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Move Into Chicago Area, Bringing Intense Lightning

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area on Thursday, July 2, bringing intense lightning.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Fans Celebrate as Team Secures Round of 16 Berth 4

The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, July 1, reaching the World Cup round of 16. This video shows U.S. fans erupting at a watch party at Recess in Chicago at the moment of the second goal.

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US: Huge Shelf Cloud Rolls Into Chicago Ahead of Damaging Storm System

A huge shelf cloud moved into the Chicago area ahead of the powerful storm system that brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding on Wednesday, June 24.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area 2

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 21,000 customers without power as of Thursday morning.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 23,000 customers without power by Thursday morning.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 5

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 4

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 3

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike 2

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 3

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 2

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Flying Debris Caught on Camera in Downtown Chicago During Storm

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, bringing damaging winds. The video shows debris flying in downtown Chicago.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Pool Loungers Blown Onto Road as Severe Storms Sweep Through Chicago Area

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10. The video shows pool loungers being blown by strong winds onto a nearby road hitting some passing cars.

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US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

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US: At Least 20 Injured After Two CTA Buses Crash in East Garfield Park, Chicago

A sedan ran a red light and struck a CTA bus in East Garfield Park, Chicago on Wednesday evening, May 27, causing it to collide with a second bus. At least 20 people were injured, with the bus driver left in critical condition.

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US: Hail and Strong Storms Strike Chicago Area

Strong storms swept through the Chicago area on Monday, May 4, bringing hail, gusty winds and heavy rain.

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RECAP: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Large Hail Batter Midwest in Multi-Day Outbreak

A powerful severe weather system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes region on April 14–15, bringing tornadoes, giant hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding to multiple states. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with the Ann Arbor area reporting building collapses, downed power lines, and thousands of customers without electricity. In Milwaukee, heavy rains on Wednesday evening prompted the closure of Interstate 43 and left streets impassable across the city. At American Family Field, rain leaked through the retractable roof during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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US: Strong Storms Hit Greater Chicago Area, Prompting Tornado and Flood Watches

Strong storms moved across the Greater Chicago area on Tuesday, April 14, prompting Tornado and Flood Watches for multiple counties in the region. A ground stop was also issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 3

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

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US: Chicago Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day by Dyeing the Chicago River Green

Chicago kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the annual tradition of local plumbers unions dyeing the Chicago River green on Saturday, March 14.

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US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 4

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Late-Season Snow Sweeps Through Chicago as Cold Front Moves In

Chicago experienced snowfall on Wednesday, March 11, as a cold front swept through the region, bringing wintry conditions to the city.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 3

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 2

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions 2

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video captures an icebreaker navigating the frozen Chicago River on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video shows the remains of floating ice on the Chicago River in Chicago on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Charlotte Hornets' Lamelo Ball (C) looks to pass the ball during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Charlotte Hornets' Miles Bridges (L) and Brandon Miller (2nd R) battle for a rebound during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu (Front) celebrates his half court shot during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis (L) drives to the basket during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Chicago Bulls' Jalen Smith (R) shoots the ball during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis (C) drives between Charlotte Hornets' Lamelo Ball (L) and Kon Knueppel during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis (Top L) and Jalen Smith (Top R) team up to block the shot of Charlotte Hornets' PJ Hall (C) during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Charlotte Hornets' Lamelo Ball (R) passes the ball during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Charlotte Hornets' Collin Sexton (R) shoots the ball during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Charlotte Hornets' Miles Bridges (1st L) and Chicago Bulls' Isaac Okoro (Front R) battle for a rebound during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis (Top) dunks during an NBA regular season basketball match between Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, U.S. state of Illinois, on Jan. 3, 2026. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM