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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: Illinois High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest ICE Enforcement

Students at Huntley High School in Illinois walked out on Friday, February 20, to protest ICE immigration enforcement occurring across the country.

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US: Large Tornado Spotted Over Carlisle as Severe Weather Strikes Indiana

Multiple tornadoes were spotted in East Central Illinois and Indiana on Thursday, February 19, as severe weather impacted the region. This video shows a large tornado spotted over Carlisle in Sullivan County, Indiana.

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US: Tornado Reported in Crawford County, Illinois as Severe Storms Strike

A tornado warning was issued Thursday, Feb. 19, for parts of east-central Illinois as severe storms moved through the region. A tornado was reportedly spotted in Crawford County, causing significant damage. Video from Robinson shows large hail falling and what appears to be a funnel cloud forming amid the intense storm.

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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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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Ruben Gallego (Democrat of Arizona) US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left center, converses with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from left is US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) and from right is US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, and United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from left is United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), left, US Senator John R. Curtis (Republican of Utah), left center, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), right center. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California), right, with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California), right, with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from right is US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas), US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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NBA - Bulls vs Hornets - Chicago

Charlotte Hornets' Miles Bridges (Front) 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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US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

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US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

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US: Chicago Sees Another Round of Snow as Season Totals Surge

Overnight snowfall early Sunday, December 7, pushed Chicago’s seasonal total past 17 inches—the fastest since 1978. More than 200 city trucks cleared roads before dawn, helping residents manage slick travel conditions.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Illinois, Causing Travel Disruptions

A cold front rolled through Illinois on Wednesday, December 3, bringing heavy snow, causing travel issues that included a ground stop for over an hour at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 9

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 5

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 4

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

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US: Large Fire Erupts in Chicago’s Albany Park Neighborhood

Chicago firefighters rushed to a large blaze in a three-story residential building on the 5000 block of Troy Street, near North Park University in the city’s Albany Park neighborhood, shutting down several surrounding streets on Tuesday afternoon, November 4. No injuries were reported.

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Bush Signs $1.35 Trillion Tax Cut Bill

United States President George W. Bush signs into law the 1.35 trillion dollar Tax Cut Bill in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on June 7, 2001. Pictured from left to right: U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert (Republican of Illinois) U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman William Thomas (Republican of California); U.S. Senator John Breaux (Democrat of Louisiana); U.S. Senator Zell Miller (Democrat of Georgia); U.S. House Majority Whip Tom DeLay (Republican of Texas); U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (Republican of Texas); U. S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (Republican of Texas); U.S. Rep. Jennifer Dunn (Republican of Washington); U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (Republican of Texas); and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott (Republican of Mississippi) Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM