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NWS Confirms 17 Tornadoes
(CHICAGO) -- As the National Weather Service continues to evaluate last week's Thursday night storms, the agency has confirmed 17 tornadoes, two of which were EF-3 in strength. One was confirmed in Streator and the other in Kouts, IN. Several people remain without power and ...
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Chicago graduate student completes goal of running every street in the city
Sunday marked a significant milestone for a Chicago grad student who reached his goal of running every single street in the city. Joabe Barbosa took the past two years to run each block in Chicago, completing over 5,000 miles on his journey. "I just woke up one day and ...
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First look at US World Cup concession items and prices for food and booze
Soccer fans better be ready to fork over some big bucks for food, drinks and souvenirs at World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. For those headed to the stadium to catch all the excitement on the pitch, be prepared to open up your wallets if you want to eat as there are some stagger...
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NWS Confirms 17 Tornadoes
(CHICAGO) -- As the National Weather Service continues to evaluate last week's Thursday night storms, the agency has confirmed 17 tornadoes, two of which were EF-3 in strength. One was confirmed in Streator and the other in Kouts, IN. Several people remain without power and ...
2h ago
Chicago graduate student completes goal of running every street in the city
Sunday marked a significant milestone for a Chicago grad student who reached his goal of running every single street in the city. Joabe Barbosa took the past two years to run each block in Chicago, completing over 5,000 miles on his journey. "I just woke up one day and ...
2h ago
First look at US World Cup concession items and prices for food and booze
Soccer fans better be ready to fork over some big bucks for food, drinks and souvenirs at World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. For those headed to the stadium to catch all the excitement on the pitch, be prepared to open up your wallets if you want to eat as there are some stagger...
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Why Are Costumed People Running To The CTA? 'Catch That Train' Videos Add Whimsy To Commutes
Charlie Clerk, better known as @Sidequesttre on social media, has three rules when making his "Catch That Train" videos. Don't get hit by a car. Make it to the train no matter what. And his golden rule: Leave no runner behind. Clerk, 25, is a Bronzeville-based cont...
Jun 12, 2026
Storms Spawn Tornadoes, NWS to Investigate
(CHICAGO) -- Cleanup is underway across the Chicago area after Thursday night thunderstorms spawned at least two confirmed tornadoes. Survey teams from the National Weather Service will be assessing damage in Streator, Naperville, Bartlett and Northwest Indiana Friday. Torna...
Jun 12, 2026
Where to celebrate the World Cup in Chicago: Watch parties, specials and freebies
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here. Even though Chicago isn't a host city, there are still plenty of ways to get in on the action right here at home. From huge watch parties with a jumbotron to a digital soccer tournament with a $10,000 grand prize, you won't want to miss these...
Jun 11, 2026
