Live weather updates: Strong storms pass through Chicagoland; warnings issued

Severe weather is expected to develop across the Midwest on Wednesday, putting cities like Chicago on alert for powerful storms that could be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and even some tornadoes.

2025 Chicago Pride Fest performers: Jesse McCartney and more

Chicago's Pride Fest is this weekend, so let's break down where and when it's happening and who's performing.

Chicago crime: 18-year-old arrested after robbing 2 teens at gunpoint

An 18-year-old was charged in connection with the armed robberies of two other teens Tuesday in Chicago's Burnside neighborhood.

Sardine Girl Summer craze hits Chicago
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Social media has been touting the benefits of the high-protein power food in packed into tiny brightly colored metal containers.

Chicago youth push back against proposed snap curfew
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Reynia Jackson, a youth organizer with GoodKids MadCity, explains why she believes the snap curfew is detrimental to young Chicagoans trying to enjoy their summer.

Chicago hospital hit with AC failure ahead of blistering heat wave
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A Chicago hospital is facing a major air conditioning failure just as a heat wave grips the city, forcing patient transfers and limiting some services, officials said Tuesday.

Chicago surgeon removes 15-pound tumor after Michigan woman refused surgery at home

A Michigan woman says an appointment a few weeks ago with a suburban doctor was her last hope to try to beat her cancer. To win that fight, he’d have to do some heavy lifting.

Juneteenth soirée awards $200K in scholarships to Chicago students

Some local students received major recognition in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with scholarships that will help them going forward.

Chicago hospital faces major air conditioning failure amid heat wave
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A Chicago hospital is facing a major air conditioning failure just as a heat wave grips the city, forcing patient transfers and limiting some services, officials said Tuesday.

Chicago students win big scholarships at Juneteenth celebration
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Some local students received big recognition in honor of the Juneteenth holiday with scholarships that will help them going forward.

Chicago summer camp helps shape the next generation
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More than 300 girls from across Chicago began their summer Tuesday at the Metro Achievement Center for Girls, a program that combines academics, mentorship and enrichment activities ? and this year marks its 40th anniversary.

Caitlin Tracey case: Judge says 911 calls, body camera footage can be used at husband's trial
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The husband of a woman found dead last fall in a South Loop condo stairwell appeared in a Michigan courtroom Tuesday, where he faces domestic violence charges stemming from two separate incidents.

Chicago hospital faces major air conditioning failure amid heat wave

A Chicago hospital is facing a major air conditioning failure just as a heat wave grips the city, forcing patient transfers and limiting some services, officials said Tuesday.