Illinois budget passes General Assembly in late vote – NBC Chicago
Jun 1, 2025 · Illinois lawmakers have passed a $55.2 billion budget for the new fiscal year, including increased taxes on tobacco products and sports betting. According to officials, the …
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Chicago AQI: How wildfire smoke is impacting air quality – NBC …
Jun 2, 2025 · NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman reported Chicago air quality was good Monday morning. However, later in the afternoon, it was expected to move into the …
Work begins on pipeline bringing Lake Michigan water to suburbs …
6 days ago · Construction begins on pipeline to bring Lake Michigan water to SW suburbs The Grand Prairie Water Commission is focused on delivering water to Crest Hill, Joliet, …
Northern Lights could be visible in Chicago area overnight – NBC …
Jun 1, 2025 · A coronal mass ejection arrived at Earth’s magnetosphere on Sunday morning, and impacts could persist into the morning hours of Monday. For Chicago-area residents, a …
Wildfire smoke yields to severe weather threat in Chicago area – …
6 days ago · Wildfire smoke gives way to severe weather threat in Chicago area Tuesday All severe weather threats are potentially on the table, according to the Storm Prediction Center
Why was the sun so red in Chicago area? Here's what happened …
Jun 2, 2025 · Roman noted light to moderate smoke would begin to move in around 5 p.m. "Currently things look ok, but thicker smoke will move in in the afternoon hours," Roman said, …
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Chicago area
6 days ago · The watch had originally included just counties in western Illinois, including Winnebago County. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northwestern LaSalle …
Chicago forecast: Overnight showers, storms expected
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Forecast: Chicago air quality again impacted by wildfire smoke – …
Jun 1, 2025 · Things will dry out by next weekend, with temperatures likely rising back into the mid-to-upper 70s, according to long-range forecast models. Be sure to stay tuned to the NBC …