Scammers target Merrillville tornado victims with fake cleanup bills, police warn

Scammers target Merrillville tornado victims with fake cleanup bills, police warn

A scam is targeting Merrillville residents recovering from the June 11 tornado, with fraudsters going door to door seeking payment for cleanup work performed by volunteers, police said.

A scam is targeting Merrillville residents recovering from the June 11 tornado, with fraudsters going door to door seeking payment for cleanup work performed by volunteers, police said.

'Open Air Chicago' launches neighborhood air quality monitoring network
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'Open Air Chicago' launches neighborhood air quality monitoring network

Chicago is using new technology to measure air quality by neighborhood. Oscar Sanchez, co-executive director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how the air monitoring network works and what it could mean for residents.

Chicago is using new technology to measure air quality by neighborhood. Oscar Sanchez, co-executive director of the Southeast Environmental Task Force, joins Good Day Chicago to explain how the air monitoring network works and what it could mean for residents.

Volunteers help with storm clean up in NW Indiana
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Volunteers help with storm clean up in NW Indiana

The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.

The community is working together to clean up Merrillville, Indiana after this week's storms. Fox Chicago's Se Kwon reports live from the damage.

Chicago weather: Cool finish to the week before dangerous heat arrives

Chicago weather: Cool finish to the week before dangerous heat arrives

After two more mild days, Chicago is bracing for a major heat wave that could bring temperatures in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices for much of next week.

After two more mild days, Chicago is bracing for a major heat wave that could bring temperatures in the mid-90s and triple-digit heat indices for much of next week.

Strong storms leave downed trees, power lines in Bartlett
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Strong storms leave downed trees, power lines in Bartlett

Communities across the area and into Northwest Indiana are once again cleaning up after yet another round of severe weather.  A lot of these communities are the same that were hit by tornadoes this month. Some just days ago.  Leslie Moreno is getting us started with storm coverage.  She’s out in Bartlett right now.

Communities across the area and into Northwest Indiana are once again cleaning up after yet another round of severe weather.  A lot of these communities are the same that were hit by tornadoes this month. Some just days ago.  Leslie Moreno is getting us started with storm coverage.  She’s out in Bartlett right now.

Chicago weather: Comfortable temps give way to next week's heat wave

Chicago weather: Comfortable temps give way to next week's heat wave

After a pleasant end to the week with a few rain chances, Chicago is headed for its hottest stretch of the year with temperatures approaching 100 degrees next week.

After a pleasant end to the week with a few rain chances, Chicago is headed for its hottest stretch of the year with temperatures approaching 100 degrees next week.

Chicagoland storm aftermath: Tornado, flooding, power outages and damage

Chicagoland storm aftermath: Tornado, flooding, power outages and damage

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

See the damage storms left behind across Chicagoland
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See the damage storms left behind across Chicagoland

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

Chicagoland storm damage stretches from suburbs to NW Indiana
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Chicagoland storm damage stretches from suburbs to NW Indiana

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

From Bartlett to Merrillville, communities are cleaning up after damaging winds and heavy rain swept through Chicagoland Wednesday night.

Chicago weather: First heat wave of the year next week

Chicago weather: First heat wave of the year next week

A cool-down arrives Friday, but don't get used to it. Chicagoland's first true heat wave of the year is expected to begin Monday.

A cool-down arrives Friday, but don't get used to it. Chicagoland's first true heat wave of the year is expected to begin Monday.