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Large dust storm moves through Chicago area, first-ever warning in city limits
Chicago saw its first-ever Dust Storm Warning within the city limits Friday as high winds carried dust across most of the area.
Illinois quick hits: Storm cleanup continues; Chicago teachers vote on union leaders
Storm cleanup continues Cleanup efforts are underway across Illinois after a powerful line of storms rolled through the state ...
Severe storms that swept across the Midwest kill at least 21
At least nine people were killed after a tornado hit southeastern Kentucky, while another seven died in Missouri.
Ferocious winds snap trees, leave thousands without power in Chicago area
A series of powerful thunderstorms blew through the Chicago area, delaying a major concert, snapping trees and leaving thousands of people in the dark.
Severe weather sweeps through Chicago area after city breaks 64-year-old temperature record
The city reached a record-breaking 93 degrees Thursday, topping the previous May 15 record of 91 degrees set in 1961.
At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms
The storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off buildings, ripped bricks off of siding, and downed trees and power lines as ...
At least 4 dead after severe storm, possible tornado batter St. Louis, mayor says
The storms were part of a severe weather system that spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, downed trees, left thousands without ...
Tornadoes Kill 7 in Missouri as Severe Weather Rolls Through Central U.S.
Widespread damage was reported, including toppled trees and power lines. The tornadoes were part of a larger weather system ...
Half of Chicago salt dome roof ripped off in Thursday’s strong storms
Strong winds from Thursday evening’s storms packed a punch powerful enough to cause significant damage to one of the city’s ...