Chicago weather: Gusty winds Friday, rainfall rolls in this weekend

The weekend ahead will bring much-needed rainfall to the area with several rounds of rain and storms from late Friday night through at least midday Sunday.

Warmer Great Lakes could fuel a snowier season ahead

The Great Lakes are unusually warm this fall, and that could have a big impact on the upcoming winter season.

Metra glitch stops trains citywide
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Metra says a system failure halted trains during Tuesday's rush hour and they're working to find out what happened.

'Not political pawns': Pritzker, veterans slam Trump's Chicago Guard plan

A group of retired admirals, generals and service members said the president should not deploy the National Guard against the governor’s wishes. They also voiced opposition to the militarization of immigration enforcement in Chicago.

'Not political pawns': Pritzker, veterans slam Trump's Chicago Guard plan
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A group of retired admirals, generals and service members said the president should not deploy the National Guard against the governor?s wishes. They also voiced opposition to the militarization of immigration enforcement in Chicago.

Chicago Mayor presents 2026 budget
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presenting his 2026 budget to city council that includes a head tax on large corporations and other new taxes designed to plug a more than one billion dollar funding gap.

Zazas Pizzeria owner: Dave Portnoy?s review fast-tracked success
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More than three years ago, Barstool?s Dave Portnoy reviewed Zazas Pizzeria in Lincoln Park, giving it an 8.2 score and calling it his favorite pizza in Chicago. Now, Zazas has grown to four locations, and fans still come in talking about that viral review. Owner Brett Nemec says Portnoy?s video fast-tracked their success ? and we stopped by for a ?Second Bite Pizza Review? to see how it holds up.

8-year-old girl from Northbrook proves girls belong on the football field
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8-year-old Skylar Dixon from Northbrook, Illinois, is proving girls can do anything. The only girl on her team, she?s scored two touchdowns, nailed her celebration dance, and inspired other young players to dream big.

Pizzeria Due celebrates 70 years with exclusive giveaways | ChicagoNOW
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To celebrate this milestone anniversary, the restaurant is hosting a lively Chicago-style party filled with food, music, and surprises on Wed., Oct. 22.| ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

'My Life Without Sex': Chicago author gives abstinence advice through new book | ChicagoNOW
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Melanie Brown?s new book My Life Without Sex: A 40 Year Old Virgin Shares How to Set Boundaries to Wait for Sex provides advice for people who choose to delay doing the deed. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

'City's Worst Landowner', Whistlemania: What's going on in Chicago | ChicagoNOW
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Block Club Chicago's Jon Hansen shares neighborhood news. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Bears in Arlington Heights? Here?s what traveling to the proposed stadium could look like
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As the Chicago Bears explore a possible move to Arlington Heights, fans are already getting a glimpse of what game day travel could look like. Fox Chicago?s Lou Canellis joined Bears season ticket holders aboard the Metra, heading to the proposed stadium site to experience the trip firsthand.