Missing Michigan tubers survived off bark and flowers for 72 hours

We’re learning more about the rescue of three family members who went missing while tubing last week along the Muskegon River in Michigan. They survived off bark and flowers after being stranded for three days.

Woman killed in Indiana house explosion identified
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A woman killed in a Portage house explosion Tuesday as severe weather moved through Chicagoland has been identified by her family.

Long gas lines, possible fuel shortages after severe storms in Chicagoland
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Heading into northwest Indiana? Indiana State Police say fill up first. Power outages are creating long lines at open gas stations, and some could run out of fuel.

Indiana woman killed in Portage house explosion identified

A woman killed in a Portage house explosion Tuesday as severe weather moved through Chicagoland has been identified by her family.

What Midwest, South primary results mean for November
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Political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down key primary results in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina and what the matchups could mean for November’s general election.

Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding
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Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.

Look up tonight: Perseid meteor shower to put on a celestial show - How to see it

The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.

Long gas lines, possible fuel shortages follow severe storms in NW Indiana

Heading into northwest Indiana? Indiana State Police say fill up first. Power outages are creating long lines at open gas stations, and some could run out of fuel.

See what Chicagoland schools are closed after severe storms

See what schools in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana are closed today after Tuesday’s severe storms and tornadoes.

Severe storms leave northwest Indiana residents scrambling for gas
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Tuesday’s severe storms caused widespread damage across northwest Indiana, leaving residents scrambling for fuel as they cope with the aftermath. Crowds were seen gathering at local gas stations to fill up their vehicles and secure gasoline amid the ongoing recovery.

Illinois data center boom raises questions about potential impact on honeybees

As communities across the nation grapple with the rapid expansion of data centers, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact these massive facilities could have on our pollinators.

Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again

President Donald Trump’s executive order barring the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone not on a list of eligible voters compiled by the federal government suffered another legal setback.

Data centers are popping up nationwide. Could bees pay the price?
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As communities across the nation grapple with data centers popping up in their backyards, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact they could have on our pollinators. 

Class-action lawsuit filed against Chicago funeral home where 57 bodies were found
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a South Side Chicago funeral home where authorities found more than 50 decomposing bodies during a state licensing investigation.

Portage home explosion leaves 1 dead during destructive storms
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One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.