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Severe storms miss Chicago area Tuesday, but hit hard downstate
Some powerful storms hit Central Illinois late Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain and even hail pelted the town of Paxton, ...
Hail, tornadoes and more: Severe storms with ‘all weather hazards at play' threaten Chicago area
Those weather threats include heavy rain, 75 mile-per-hour winds, large hail or even tornadoes, NBC 5 Storm Team ...
Beyoncé weathers the storm in Chicago: Top moments from her thrilling opening concert
Beyoncé didn't let the rain stop her Chicago opener. Despite delays, she rocked the stage. Here are some standout moments ...
Windblown dirt from Illinois farm fields caused Illinois dust storm, expert explains
Now that the dust has settled, many are wondering just how and why such an out-of-the-ordinary weather phenomenon happened.
‘Not common': Where did the Illinois dust storm come from and why did it happen?
A large dust storm swept through Illinois Friday, sparking the first-ever dust storm warning for Chicago as it led to ...
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Dust Storm Friday Was City’s Worst Since 1930s, Weather Service Says
Storms on Friday sent dust from central Illinois farms into the city. Chicago hasn't seen a dust storm that significant since ...