Could climate change be contributing to the frequency of large hail in Chicagoland?

Last year was one for the record books for the Chicago area when it came to tornadoes and severe weather reports. In a FOX 32 Special Report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls examines how 2024 is stacking up.

Could climate change be contributing to the frequency of large hail?
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Last year was one for the record books for the Chicago area when it came to tornadoes and severe weather reports. In a FOX 32 Special Report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls examines how 2024 is stacking up.

BET explains why Usher's speech was censored

On Sunday night, portions of Usher's 13-minute acceptance speech for his Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards were notably censored.

Meet the Chicagoan behind the Essence Festival of Culture
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Michael Barclay talks about how the city of Chicago inspires him and contributes to one of America's cultural delights, the Essence Festival of Culture.

Cook County sheriff seeks public's help in solving Martin Urbina cold case murder
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This summer marks four years since Martin Urbina was brutally stabbed to death in broad daylight just steps from a playground in a Cook County forest preserve. The Cook County Sheriff?s Office is asking for the public?s help in solving the case.

Share Our Spare hosts 'Christmas in July' drive to support Chicago families in need

Share Our Spare, a Chicago nonprofit, is holding a "Christmas in July" drive to collect gently used baby items and winter clothing for families in need, providing essential supplies such as diapers and clothing.

Share Our Spare hosts 'Christmas in July' drive to support Chicago families in need
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Share Our Spare, a Chicago nonprofit, is holding a "Christmas in July" drive to collect gently used baby items and winter clothing for families in need, providing essential supplies such as diapers and clothing.

Cook County property taxes to increase • Barraco's Pizza employees attacked • Apple iPhone settlement deadline

WEEK IN REVIEW: -Cook County homeowners in these 15 suburbs will pay more in property taxes: treasurer -4 suburban men charged with attacking multiple employees at SW Side Barraco's Pizza -Apple iPhone settlement: Deadline extended to claim payment, could be eligible for $349

Cicadas return to the Chicago area after 17 years
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Every 17 years, millions of cicadas emerge from the ground, creating a symphony of buzzing that heralds one of nature's most remarkable cycles.

Local teen takes the lead at Western Springs Kids Camp
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Jack Fielding, a high schooler at Lyons Township High School in Western Springs, runs a camp to help kids learn valuable skills.

Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps

The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.