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Mar 23 2026WEATHER

Cold Wind Hits Chicago After Sunny Weekend

Chicago residents enjoyed warm 70‑degree days on Friday and Saturday, but a sudden shift will bring cooler temperatures by Sunday. City readings are expected to drop into the low 40s, while farther south suburbs may stay around 50 degrees. Strong winds from the north will make it feel even colder,

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Mar 20 2026WEATHER

Chicago welcomes warmer days with a spring surprise

Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b

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Mar 16 2026WEATHER

Snow and Wind Surprise the Smokies

East Tennessee woke up to a sunny March day, but now a sharp cold front is set to arrive. A big winter storm could bring up to five inches of snow on the highest peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that lasts from 1 p. m. today until

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Mar 05 2026WEATHER

Fog Hits Chicago, Cancels Over 100 Flights

Chicago woke to a blanket of thick mist that made driving feel like navigating through smoke. The city’s traffic cameras revealed streets shrouded in almost zero visibility, making the morning commute a risky affair. Meteorologists warned that the fog would linger until noon and could last all

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Mar 03 2026ENVIRONMENT

Health Risks of East Asia’s Air Pollution and How to Fight Them

East Asian cities are breathing in more than just the night air. Smog, dust, and fumes from factories, traffic and coal plants mix into a harmful cocktail that harms every part of the body. Studies show people in these regions are more likely to suffer from heart attacks, asthma, and even brai

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Drama Short but Sweet: The Story of Mare in Easttown

Easttown is a small town in Pennsylvania that has been hit hard by drugs. A new crime series shows how the community fights its own hidden problems while trying to solve a murder. The show is only seven episodes long, which makes it quick and easy to watch over a weekend. The story starts with the

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

Valentine Vibes, Sports Wins, and City Politics in One Week

Chicago celebrates love with a bright sports highlight. An American skier got engaged after winning gold at the Milan Cortina Games, while ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates earned silver. The U. S. team also saw Lindsey Vonn crash and miss the Games, but Jordan Stolz won gold in speedskati

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

Chicago's Bold Move: Selling Unpaid Debt to Investors

Chicago is taking a big step. It wants to sell about $1 billion in debt. This debt comes from things like unpaid parking tickets. The city is hoping investors will buy this debt. But there's a catch. A top finance official says this is risky. The official warns it might be costly. Investors might no

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

Indiana's Big Win: Key Moments Against Purdue

Indiana University's basketball team made a big splash on Tuesday night. They beat Purdue, a ranked team, at home. This win is a big deal because it's their first against a top team since Darian DeVries took over as coach. Nick Dorn was a standout player. He started the game because Tayton Conerway

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

From Rags to Riches: Indiana's Football Triumph and What It Teaches Us

Indiana University's football team has done something amazing. They went from being the team with the most losses to winning the national championship. This happened in just two years under coach Curt Cignetti. They even beat some of the top teams in the country. How did they do it? Let's break it d

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