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Chicago weather: Strong storms knock down trees, power lines in parts of area

ABC Chicago 6/25 2:13A John Garcia

Severe storms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday evening, leaving behind damage in some places.

Related: ‘Several downed trees': Multiple suburbs report damage from Wednesday storms NBC Chicago (Local)

Severe weather threat upgraded for Chicago area with 2 waves possible Wednesday

NBC Chicago (Local) 6/24 12:00P Alex Dvorak and Kevin Jeanes

The Chicago area is now under a heightened risk for severe weather Wednesday.

Temperatures could feel like 100-plus degrees in Chicago area next week. What to know

NBC Chicago (Local) 6/24 11:44A Kevin Jeanes

Our first summer heat wave of 2026 is brewing, and it could begin by the end of the weekend.

Local youth to weigh in on how to prevent Chicago 'teen takeovers' with city leaders

ABC Chicago 6/24 11:20A Evelyn Holmes

Local youth will weigh in next to community mentors and city leaders to talk about how to prevent Chicago teen takeovers.

Chicago Bears announce training camp schedule, ticket availability

NBC Chicago (Local) 6/24 10:14A James Neveau

The Chicago Bears are coming off their first playoff appearance since the 2020 season, and they’ve set their training camp schedule beginning next month.

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Ye, formerly Kanye West, schedules shows at Chicago's Soldier Field this summer

NBC Chicago (Entertainment News) 6/15 7:31A Rebecca Cohen | NBC News

Ye, the hip-hop artist formerly known as Kanye West, is set to perform in a handful of U.S. cities this summer — including at Chicago’s Soldier Field.

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A Few Cape Cods for Sale

Chicago Magazine 6/16 6:08A Sarah Steimer

It may be associated with coastal communities in Massachusetts, but this style can be found across the greater Chicago area.

Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants

Chicago Magazine 6/15 1:00A Chicago Magazine

With picks that span from tasting menus to food trucks, our critic ranks his favorite places to eat.

Maxwells Trading

Chicago Magazine 6/15 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Maxwells says out loud what just about every fine-dining tasting menu in town whispers: Chicago loves Asian flavors. We love the heat, rawness, bright acidity, and savory...

Oriole

Chicago Magazine 6/15 1:00A Chicago Magazine

When did Oriole become Chicago’s best fine-dining restaurant? Has it been so ever since chef-owner Noah Sandoval and his then-wife, Cara, opened it 10 years ago, channeling...

Kyoten and Kyoten Next Door

Chicago Magazine 6/15 1:00A Chicago Magazine

The sushi Otto Phan serves at Kyoten is unlike what you’ll find anywhere else. His inochi-no-ichi rice is big and plump, and he acid-etches it with sharp red vinegar. He cuts...

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2 new Illinois sites make pitch to be home to Chicago Bears' new stadium in latest twist

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/24 12:52A NBC Chicago Staff

Another Chicago suburb has entered the chat.

Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews announces retirement from NHL

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/19 6:40A James Neveau

Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews, who won three Stanley Cup titles with the team, has announced his retirement from the NHL.

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