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Health officials offer safety tips, cooling centers open as peak heat index of 115 degrees expected in Chicagoland area
by LMCS Staff ReportPublished August 27, 2024 9:31 AM
Health officials are offering safety tips and cooling centers have been opened as peak heat index values of up to 115 degrees are expected in the Chicagoland area Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an excessive heat warning Tuesday morning. The warning covers the Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, […]
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Weather service warns about dangerous heat, humidity next week in Chicagoland area
by LMCS Staff ReportPublished August 25, 2024 9:34 AM
The National Weather Service is warning about dangerous heat and humidity, with peak heat index values of up to 115 degrees, this coming week in the Chicagoland area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory and excessive heat watch Sunday morning. The advisory and watch cover the Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, […]
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NWS reports record-breaking 24 tornadoes in Chicagoland area during severe weather Monday
by Sam BorciaPublished July 20, 2024 11:32 AM
The National Weather Service says there were 24 tornadoes on Monday in the Chicagoland area, a record number of tornadoes in a single day in the forecast area. The National Weather Service (NWS) said on Friday that they had identified at least 24 tornadoes so far that occurred during severe weather on Monday. Those included […]
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Weather service warns of hurricane-force winds, tornadoes possible during severe storms in northern Illinois
by LMCS Staff ReportPublished July 15, 2024 3:31 PM
Forecasters are warning about severe thunderstorms that will bring the threat of hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and damaging hail to the Chicagoland area Monday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Monday afternoon for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and […]
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NWS warns of strong to severe storms possible Sunday evening across Chicagoland area
by LMCS Staff ReportPublished July 14, 2024 4:01 PM
The National Weather Service said strong to severe storms are expected later Sunday in the Chicagoland area, with “all severe hazards” being possible. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Sunday for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford counties. […]
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Illinois rolling out new photo speed enforcement vans in construction work zones
by Sam BorciaPublished June 25, 2024 8:49 PM
The state transportation department is rolling out photo speed enforcement vans that will be used throughout work zones in Illinois, officials said. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) unveiled five new photo enforcement vans that will be used throughout Illinois work zones starting this construction season. The rollout of the vans is a continuation of […]
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued ahead of storms bringing damaging winds to northern Illinois
by LMCS Staff ReportPublished June 24, 2024 8:01 PM
Forecasters have issued a severe thunderstorm watch for northern Illinois ahead of storms bringing damaging winds and heavy rain early Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm watch around 7:30 p.m. Monday for the Chicagoland area. The watch includes Lake, McHenry, Boone, DuPage, Winnebago, Cook, Kane, Ogle, DeKalb and Stephenson counties. […]
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State police credit license plate reader cameras in criminal investigations on Chicagoland area expressways
by Sam BorciaPublished June 24, 2024 9:41 AM
State police say their use of license plate reader cameras on expressways in the Chicagoland area has been a “game changer” in investigating shootings and carjackings. The Illinois State Police announced last week that automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have helped in 82% of interstate shootings this year to identify an individual involved in or […]
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NWS warns of severe thunderstorm threat Monday, with tornadoes possible Tuesday in Chicagoland area
by LMCS Staff ReportPublished May 20, 2024 11:33 AM
The National Weather Service is warning about severe thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday in the Chicagoland area, with tornadoes possible during Tuesday’s storms. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Monday morning. The outlook includes Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and […]
