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Hundreds of thousands are still without power after Tuesday's severe weather in Illinois and Indiana. 

A 4-year-old child in northwest Indiana has died after severe storms swept through the area on Tuesday. 

Another storm warning and your heart starts racing? A mental health expert explains why repeated severe weather can put your brain and body on high alert and shares ways to manage storm anxiety.

With power outages leaving many Portage residents struggling to find food, the Salvation Army is handing out meals at Portage High School as the community recovers from severe storm damage.

The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion, the largest U.S. lottery jackpot of the year so far. Private wealth advisor Hanna Grichanik from Northwestern Mutual shares advice on financial planning if you happen to win the jackpot.

Severe storms hit several of Chicago's south suburbs this week, causing downed trees and power outages across the area. Country Club Hills City Administrator Brian Mitchell joins ChicagoLIVE to give the latest on the storm damage.  

Rosemont Mayor weighs in on the Fashion Outlets of Chicago reversing its pay-to-park policy and addresses concerns that people are parking at the mall before heading to O’Hare.

Ald. Brian Hopkins weighs in on Bally’s construction pause, blasting the casino deal while calling on the company to get the project back on track.

The Division Street Streetscape project is happening now from Dearborn Street to State Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood. 

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun surveyed damage left behind by severe storms and met with first responders and local officials. He also discussed recovery efforts and the resources being deployed to help impacted communities.

Chicago Public Schools is looking for ways to boost funding for the district's budget, raising a proposal to ask voters in November to consider a millionaire's tax or penalties on undeveloped city land for funding. Chalkbeat Chicago senior reporter Mila Koumpilova joins Good Day to explain the referendums and how they may play out. 

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is bringing a steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center on a tour across the country to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus talked to Tunnel to Towers' Stephen Siller Jr., whose father was an off-duty firefighter killed in the attacks while saving lives. 

Chicago comedian Al Scorch talks about his viral Park District bathroom reviews and his new ASMR-style podcast featuring readings of Chicago’s municipal code.

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

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.

Gary, Indiana was among the hardest hit areas Tuesday during severe storms, with more storms expected to hit Wednesday. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton joins Good Day Chicago with updates on storm cleanup and where residents can go for food and shelter.

Home security footage out of Frankfort captured violent, swirling gusts whipping through a front yard on Tuesday as severe weather swept across the Chicago area.

Northwest Indiana is recovering after severe storms Tuesday knocked down trees and power lines, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott Jr. joins Good Day on the phone to talk about the damage he's seeing in Hammond and when they're expecting to get power back. 

One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday. Neighbor Mike Ritter spoke about the moment leading up to the incident.