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Over 20K without power in Chicago suburbs amid nearly 70-mph wind gusts

Wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour have knocked out power to more than 20,000 Chicago-area residents on Monday afternoon. The strongest gust reported so far was in Sugar Grove in Kane County, where a gust of 67 miles per hour was recorded, according to the National Weather Service.
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Unruly passenger in custody after flight to Chicago diverts to Boston

An international flight diverted to Boston for an unruly passenger on Monday, officials said. The passenger was taken into custody by Massachusetts State Police troopers, the agency said, after they were contacted by Massport about 9:34 a.m. The person, who wasn't publicly identified, declined medical attention at the gate, after...
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Altgeld Gardens Sunday Fight Erupts In Gunfire, Woman Shot In Stomach

A Sunday afternoon confrontation in Altgeld Gardens turned violent when a 27-year-old woman was shot in the stomach during a physical fight on Chicago’s Far South Side, according to police. She was taken to Christ Hospital, where she was reported to be in good condition. Detectives from the Chicago Police Department’s Area Two have opened an investigation.
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Chicago man gets accused of stealing from the grocery store, then they rewind the...

Grocery shopping is usually a mundane chore. But for Chicago creator Christian Cooks ( TikTok /@christiancooks99), a quick “in and out” trip turned into a wild security interrogation. In a video with over 124,000 views, Christian detailed how he was blindsided by a theft accusation during his recent grocery run . Though the accusation was technically accurate, it was factually impossible. The incident highlights a bizarre...
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Man accused of stealing laundry detergent from train car caught after drone spots break-in

CHICAGO - A 53-year-old man is facing charges after authorities say he broke into a freight train car loaded with laundry detergent on Chicago’s South Side. Cook County Sheriff’s Police said the incident happened around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday near West 47th Street and South Shields Street. Officers were working with Norfolk Southern Railroad Police on a cargo theft prevention mission when...
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DoorDash names best Chicago brunch spots, florists ahead of Mother’s Day

To help prepare those planning ahead for Mother's Day , DoorDash released its list of the best local brunch spots and florists nationwide. The delivery app compiled the lists based on small- to medium-sized restaurants with the highest average customer ratings and fewer than 10 stores on DoorDash. From trendy brunch joints to family-owned florists, here are some local spots Chicago residents shouldn't...
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Chicago weather: Tracking thunderstorm risks throughout the day

CHICAGO - The storm prediction center has lowered its threat assessment for Chicagoland from level three to level two. This is far from an "all clear," but it does signal a possibility for less-intense thunderstorms in our area. Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan has the forecast. What to Expect:. Skies...
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‘Nothing Missing Me’: Chicago Pilates Studio Owner Sets Records Straight After Her Plea for...

A Chicago-area Pilates studio owner is shifting the narrative after her emotional plea for support went viral. The entrepreneur who went viral… The post ‘Nothing Missing Me’: Chicago Pilates Studio Owner Sets Records Straight After Her Plea for Help Went Viral appeared first on Shine My Crown .
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Dump truck overturned on I-290 in Chicago’s west suburbs, 1 hurt, police say

An overturned dump truck on I-290 in suburban Hillside is causing major delays. The truck hit another car and tipped over, ISP said. One occupant was taken to a hospital with injuries. A dump truck crashed into another car on Interstate 290 in the western suburbs on Monday morning, causing...
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Major accident early Monday morning shuts down part of West Irving Park road on...

A major accident in Irving Park on the city's North Side early Monday morning has closed West Irving Park Road between North Kimball Avenue and North Spaulding Avenue as the morning commute got underway.

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