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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Chicago area

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Chicago area as strong storms could bring hail, wind, isolated tornadoes

A line of storms racing toward Chicago prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for most area counties Wednesday afternoon. The greatest severe weather threat is hail, wind and isolated tornadoes.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Chicago area, as storms possible Wednesday

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Lake, McHenry and Will counties in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana until 8 p.m. Wednesday will be very hot and humid, with highs in the low 90s.

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Severe storms could hit Illinois on Wednesday. Here's what to know

Strong storms are expected throughout Illinois this week. Here's what's predicted in the north, central, and southern regions of the state.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza won't seek reelection

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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces she’s not running for reelection, keeps door open for Chicago mayoral run

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as the state’s top fiscal officer, opening the door for her to challenge Brandon Johnson in what would be her second bid for Chicago mayor.

CBS News on MSN · 10h

Susana Mendoza not running for 4th term as Illinois comptroller

Susana Mendoza announced she will not run for a fourth term as Illinois comptroller. She made the announcement at a press conference in Little Village Wednesday morning, becoming emotional at times as she spoke. She has served three terms as the state's top fiscal officer.

WGN-TV Chicago on MSN · 2h

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza won't seek reelection, but mum on mayoral bid

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has announced she will not be running for reelection in 2026, but did not rule out a Chicago mayoral bid despite rumblings. WGN's Bronagh Tumulty reports.

Another 107 former detainees allege sexual abuse in Illinois and Cook County youth detention centers

Another 107 people filed complaints Tuesday against the state for allegedly allowing rampant sexual abuse in Illinois ...

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Survivors' lawyers say Illinois has one of nation's worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

CHICAGO — Illinois has one of the nation’s worst problems with child sex abuse at juvenile detention centers, attorneys representing more than 900 survivors who have filed lawsuits said Wednesday.

Illinois quick hits: Carjacker sentenced to 15 years

Carjacker sentenced to 15 years A man who committed multiple carjackings and robberies in Chicago has been sentenced to 15 ...

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Illinois public broadcasters in Chicago, and especially downstate, fear impact as Senate vote to cut funding looms

While Chicago-area public media outlets WBEZ and WTTW will get hurt if the Senate OK’s cuts, smaller stations in rural areas ...

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After years of poor care, preventable deaths, Illinois is changing its prison health care provider

The state is backing out of its 10-year, $4 billion contract with Wexford Health Sources, but the new contractor has its own ...

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Analyst: Chicago, St. Louis inflation problems reflect Illinois struggles

Illinois is one of the U.S. states hardest hit by inflation, an analyst says . The personal finance company WalletHub ...

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