Downers Grove storm sewer rescue becomes recovery mission; 1 worker still missing

A contractor remains missing after becoming trapped in a storm sewer beneath a Downers Grove street as severe weather moved through the Chicago area on Monday.

Southwest Side home flooded after heavy rainfall
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This video from Citizen app shows a home on Chicago’s Southwest Side flooded throughout after heavy rainfall.

E-scooters banned on busy stretch of Sheridan Road in Edgewater
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E-scooters are no longer allowed on Sheridan Road in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood following reports of repeated sidewalk riding. FOX Chicago's Anthony Ponce explains what it means for riders.

Large hail comes down in Glendale Heights
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Lou Balogh sent us this video of hail coming down heavy in suburban Glendale Heights.

Video shows speeding boat on Fox River around time of fatal crash
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A Lisle man is facing felony charges after a deadly boating crash on the Fox River that killed one woman and injured two others.

Cradles to Crayons packs 80,000 backpacks for local students
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Cradles to Crayons Chicago Executive Director Dawn Melchiorre explains how thousands of volunteers are helping pack 80,000 backpacks with school supplies for children across the Chicago area ahead of the new school year.

Chicago Gourmet returns with new events and top chefs
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Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.

Coast Guard investigating unusual find at North Avenue Beach
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The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating an unusual discovery at Chicago's North Avenue Beach after beachgoers recently noticed something out of the ordinary.

Chicago study links vacant schools to higher rates of gun violence
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University of Chicago researcher Thomas Statchen discusses a new study that found neighborhoods with vacant schools experienced more shootings than similar communities with schools that remained open, and what the findings could mean for policymakers.

Lollapalooza road closures begin as Grant Park preparations ramp up
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Road closures around Grant Park are underway ahead of Lollapalooza, with officials urging commuters to use public transit and expect heavier traffic as the festival approaches.

What Haitians with TPS in Chicago need to know as protections expire
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Westside Justice Center attorney Tanya D. Woods explains what the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Haitian residents in Chicago, including legal options, ICE enforcement rights, and available community resources.