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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 ...
Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...
State Farm defends Illinois home insurance price hike
The largest home insurer in Illinois is defending the looming rate hike that will impact 1.5 million State Farm customers. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Cli ...
30 years later: How deadly 1995 heat wave exposed deep flaws in Chicago's emergency systems
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Extreme temperatures during the summer of 1995 caught Chicago off guard. A relentless heat wave settled over the city, and with no clear emergency plan, the response fell dangerously ...
Letters: Home insurers in Illinois are not arbitrarily hiking rates
Rates filed by insurance companies in Illinois reflect the rising cost of claims, which is primarily driven by local natural ...
The search for missing of catastrophic flooding in Texas will resume after pausing due to rain
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Rescue crews in Texas kept a wary eye on river levels Monday, hoping to resume the search for people ...
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Illinois State Farm home insurance customers could see their rates increase by 27%
State Farm says in 13 of the last 15 years, it paid out more than budgeted to cover damage from severe weather events in ...
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Tom Skilling on what contributed to the flooding in Texas
Legendary WGN TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Bob Sirott to talk about the flooding in Texas and recent job cuts at their weather center. He also shares details about the FEMA response in ...