'Hunker down': Hammond mayor to residents without power after severe storms
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.
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.
Indiana man speaks after neighbor dies in 'tremendous' house explosion following severe storms
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday. Neighbor Mike Ritter spoke about the moment leading up to the incident.
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday. Neighbor Mike Ritter spoke about the moment leading up to the incident.
What Midwest, South primary results mean for November
Political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down key primary results in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina and what the matchups could mean for November’s general election.
Political science professor Stephen Caliendo breaks down key primary results in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina and what the matchups could mean for November’s general election.
Chicagoland residents react to storms wreaking havoc, house exploding
Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.
Severe weather barreled through the Chicago area on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of damage and possibly contributing to the explosion of a house in northwest Indiana.
Chicagoland faces another storm threat Wednesday
Another round of thunderstorms could hit Chicagoland before noon Wednesday, with severe weather once again possible.
Another round of thunderstorms could hit Chicagoland before noon Wednesday, with severe weather once again possible.
Severe storms leave northwest Indiana residents scrambling for gas
Tuesday’s severe storms caused widespread damage across northwest Indiana, leaving residents scrambling for fuel as they cope with the aftermath. Crowds were seen gathering at local gas stations to fill up their vehicles and secure gasoline amid the ongoing recovery.
Tuesday’s severe storms caused widespread damage across northwest Indiana, leaving residents scrambling for fuel as they cope with the aftermath. Crowds were seen gathering at local gas stations to fill up their vehicles and secure gasoline amid the ongoing recovery.
Chicago weather: Severe storm threat returns tonight after derecho, EF-1 tornadoes
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Data center moratorium, millionaire's tax to fix school budget? | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants a data center moratorium. And, can the millionaire's tax fix the school budget? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants a data center moratorium. And, can the millionaire's tax fix the school budget? All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Data centers are popping up nationwide. Could bees pay the price?
As communities across the nation grapple with data centers popping up in their backyards, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact they could have on our pollinators.
As communities across the nation grapple with data centers popping up in their backyards, agricultural experts are raising concerns over the impact they could have on our pollinators.
Minnesota goes all in on Kyler Murray as Bears battle injuries before preseason opener | 1st and North
The Vikings end their QB competition early as they finally name Kyler Murray as QB1. Meanwhile, the Lions face yet another offensive line nightmare with Cade Mays sidelined. Green Bay crosses their fingers for a midseason return from Micah Parsons. Plus, Bears preseason officially stars this weekend and we breakdown why Caleb Williams and the Bears starters might sit out the preseason opener.
The Vikings end their QB competition early as they finally name Kyler Murray as QB1. Meanwhile, the Lions face yet another offensive line nightmare with Cade Mays sidelined. Green Bay crosses their fingers for a midseason return from Micah Parsons. Plus, Bears preseason officially stars this weekend and we breakdown why Caleb Williams and the Bears starters might sit out the preseason opener.
Class-action lawsuit filed against Chicago funeral home where 57 bodies were found
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a South Side Chicago funeral home where authorities found more than 50 decomposing bodies during a state licensing investigation.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a South Side Chicago funeral home where authorities found more than 50 decomposing bodies during a state licensing investigation.
Portage home explosion leaves 1 dead during destructive storms
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
One person died after a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday as the city works to assess damage from a severe storm that prompted officials to declare a state of emergency.
274,000 ComEd customers still without power after severe storms
Hundreds of thousands of ComEd customers are still without power after powerful storms swept through the Chicago area on Tuesday. ComEd crews are working to restore power at this time.
Hundreds of thousands of ComEd customers are still without power after powerful storms swept through the Chicago area on Tuesday. ComEd crews are working to restore power at this time.
Record-breaking storms pound Chicagoland: Is severe weather becoming the new normal?
Another round of powerful storms swept across Chicagoland and northwest Indiana Tuesday, adding to what has already become a record-breaking year for severe weather in Illinois.
Another round of powerful storms swept across Chicagoland and northwest Indiana Tuesday, adding to what has already become a record-breaking year for severe weather in Illinois.
Severe storms tear roofs off homes, uproot trees in Tinley Park
Powerful winds caused major damage in a Tinley Park neighborhood, tearing off part of a home's roof, shattering windows and knocking down trees and power lines as crews began cleanup.
Powerful winds caused major damage in a Tinley Park neighborhood, tearing off part of a home's roof, shattering windows and knocking down trees and power lines as crews began cleanup.
Sorority Craze: Rush season is here
Sorority rush has become a major event, with families spending thousands of dollars and countless hours preparing for the process.
Sorority rush has become a major event, with families spending thousands of dollars and countless hours preparing for the process.
Homewood worker trapped in tractor by downed power lines
A village streets supervisor has been trapped inside a front-end loader for several hours Tuesday after powerful storms knocked down power lines that fell across the machine.
A village streets supervisor has been trapped inside a front-end loader for several hours Tuesday after powerful storms knocked down power lines that fell across the machine.
1 killed in Portage home explosion
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday, though officials have not said what caused it or whether it was storm-related.
One person died in a home explosion in Portage on Tuesday, though officials have not said what caused it or whether it was storm-related.
Rare Nintendo discovery: 97 unopened games found in Wisconsin
Talk about hidden treasure. A box of 97 pristine, unopened Nintendo games was discovered in Wisconsin after apparently sitting untouched for decades.
Talk about hidden treasure. A box of 97 pristine, unopened Nintendo games was discovered in Wisconsin after apparently sitting untouched for decades.
Could data centers be disrupting bees? Chicago beekeeper weighs in | ChicagoLIVE
A Chicago beekeeper explains how electromagnetic fields from data centers could affect bees’ navigation, while weather, parasites and other environmental factors continue to threaten local hives.
A Chicago beekeeper explains how electromagnetic fields from data centers could affect bees’ navigation, while weather, parasites and other environmental factors continue to threaten local hives.