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Chicago Suburbs Face EF-2 Tornado Risk as Severe Storms Return
Chicago suburbs tornado risk is rising as forecasters warn of another round of severe storms across northern Illinois on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The National Weather Service in Chicago said the tornado threat had increased, with two possible waves of storms expected during the day. The most concerning period is expected between 4 PM and 8 PM CDT, especially along and north of I-88. Chicago Suburbs Tornado Risk Highest North and West of the City
Chicago Suburbs Face EF-2 Tornado Risk as Severe Storms Return
Chicago suburbs tornado risk is rising as forecasters warn of another round of severe storms across northern Illinois on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The National Weather Service in Chicago said the tornado threat had increased, with two possible waves of storms expected during the day. The most concerning period is expected between 4 PM and 8 PM CDT, especially along and north of I-88. Chicago Suburbs Tornado Risk Highest North and West of the City
Illinois lawmakers approve $1.5 billion transit funding bill amid budget shortfall
SPRINGFIELD — In a decisive move to address a looming financial crisis in the state’s transportation network, Illinois lawmakers approved a new $1.5 billion public transit funding bill in the early hours of Friday morning. The legislation, passed during the final moments of the veto session, aims to secure the future of Chicago’s major transit systems and prevent what officials described as a potential “fiscal cliff.” The new measure, which avoids the more controversial st
Illinois lawmakers approve $1.5 billion transit funding bill amid budget shortfall
SPRINGFIELD — In a decisive move to address a looming financial crisis in the state’s transportation network, Illinois lawmakers approved a new $1.5 billion public transit funding bill in the early hours of Friday morning. The legislation, passed during the final moments of the veto session, aims to secure the future of Chicago’s major transit systems and prevent what officials described as a potential “fiscal cliff.” The new measure, which avoids the more controversial st









