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Severe storms expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing rain, floods, hail

May 6 at 11:05 a.m.

A flash flood watch has been issued for the Chicago area as a slow-moving weather mass brings in thunderstorms that could dump close to three … Read more ›

News, Travel

U.S. gas prices see first drop since December; Chicago still highest

April 22 at 7:27 p.m.

The average retail price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States declined for the first time since mid-December, dropping 5.44 cents over the … Read more ›

News, Travel

A Metra train passes underneath McCormick Place this month. Trains will be allowed to run under the convention center during next month's NATO summit. (Terrence Antonio James, Chicago Tribune / April 11, 2012)

Trains to run under NATO summit at McCormick Place

April 13 at 3:32 p.m.

In a signal that downtown Chicago won’t be placed on a virtual security lockdown during the NATO summit next month, trains will be permitted to … Read more ›

News, Travel

Bucky's Express gas station in Hoffman Estates is selling premium gasoline for $4.71 a gallon. (Mary Rakoczy/TribLocal)

Gas prices: Can you top that?

April 3 at 10:28 a.m.

Shelling out wads of cash to fill up the car can make any jaw-dropped driver gulp. Next time you top off at the pump, see … Read more ›

News, Travel

Tollway plugs in electric car charging stations

March 29 at 6:10 p.m.

Gov. Pat Quinn today joined officials with the Illinois Tollway to highlight a network of electric car charging stations that are being installed across the … Read more ›

Photos of the week

This hawk was spotted in flight on 94th Avenue in Tinley Park. (Photo submitted by Steve Svalina)

Hawk wins weekly photo contest

By Mary Rakoczy | March 26 at 7:55 a.m.

Steve Svalina’s photo of a hawk spotted in flight on 94th Avenue in Tinley Park won the TribLocal weekly photo contest. As the contest winner, … Read more ›

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Lottery signs in January 2001 at a store in downtown Chicago. (Jose M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune / March 24, 2012)

Online Illinois lottery tickets net $15K first day

March 24 at 5:09 p.m.

Illinois Lottery officials say the first day of online lottery tickets brought in more than $15,000 in sales. On Sunday Illinois became the first state … Read more ›

News, Weather

Weekend forecast, cooler, rain and fog

March 24 at 8:52 a.m.

In contrast to the summer-like weather we experienced last weekend, today’s forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of scattered showers, cooler temperatures and patchy … Read more ›