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Chicago on Alert for Potential Severe Weather, Thunderstorms and Tornado Risk
Chicago residents may want to keep their umbrellas close and weather radios on as the city braces for a series of thunderstorms with potential severe weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service's forecast, there's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon, with gusts that could reach as high as 35 mph.
Evanston resident gives new life to old bikes
For new arrivals and others in need, a functioning bicycle serves as much more than a mode of transportation. Evanston resident Mike Moyer has spent the past nine months fixing donated bikes and distributing them to community members and has seen what a profound impact those two wheels can have.
Soul & Smoke barbecue opening first sit-down restaurant in Evanston
CHICAGO (CBS) — For Foodie Friday, a barbeque spot with outposts from Evanston to Soldier Field will add a new sit-down restaurant to its roster. Our Jamaica ponder takes us to what will soon be Soul & Smoke's flagship shop is currently undergoing renovations inside of an old barn in Evanston - a canvas that's becoming increasingly less blank."We had rubble for a lot of months, and we didn't have floors, and we now have walls, and the smokers are here, and there's ductwork, and it's progress," said Heather Bublick, owner. The restaurant belongs to Bublick and her husband, D'Andre Carter —...
Mag Mile robbery crew stole money from victims’ banking apps, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — Robbery charges have been filed against a Chicago man who allegedly worked with accomplices to rob victims on the Magnificent Mile. But these weren’t traditional stick-em-up robberies. Instead, prosecutors say, Lamar Smith worked with one or two other men to steal money from victims’ phones while pretending to work for a charity.
Chicago weather: Temps soar near 80 this weekend, but several storms expected
CHICAGO - Light to moderate rain moved through Chicagoland on Friday afternoon, with expectations that it would eventually taper off from west to east. Gusty winds were anticipated on the back edge of this rain system. Scattered showers and storms were likely to persist into the evening, with a possibility...
ETHS ranked among top high schools in the nation
U.S. News & World Report released its “Best High Schools” rankings for 2024, placing Evanston Township High School at 39 in Illinois and 933 in the nation. Overall, ETHS received a score of 94.72 out of 100 on the national rankings scorecard. The U.S. News Best High Schools...
‘Northwestern Liberation Zone’ enters third day with no arrests
Fifty hours in, the ‘Northwestern Liberation Zone’ entered its third day with no signs of imminent escalation from administration or University Police. Around 10:15 p.m. Friday night, Josh — a representative for NU Divestment Coalition organizer — announced that organizers expected no arrests or suspensions overnight.
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