Storm leaves downed power lines, cooler temps in its wake
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By Darlene Hill, FOX 32 News reporter - bio | email
An early morning cool down: that's what heavy down pour created in the Chicago area after near record temperatures on Thursday.
A number of people got caught in the rain without their umbrella had to run for cover. While others looking for the clouds and the cool down that followed the rain and grabbed their camera.
Power was knocked out to a thousand COMED customers in Beverly when high winds and heavy rains knocked down power lines on the Chicago's South Side. ComEd says power has been restored.
It's all about the power of a good party in the West Loop, where Father Tom Hurley at Old St. Patrick's church says this weather is great for their annual world's largest block party. To beat the heat and make sure no one suffered from heat stroke or exhaustion, party organizers provided free water and cooling centers and fans and paramedics were already on the block.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:11:38 GMT
The new normal begins Thursday for Chicago Public Schools following a fiery and painful public debate over school closings. The school board voted to close 49 CPS schools in June, and one next year.
The new normal begins Thursday for Chicago Public Schools following a fiery and painful public debate over school closings. The school board voted to close 49 CPS schools in June, and one next year.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:02 GMT
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Things are going to be very busy at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport this weekend. Many travelers will also hit the roads for Memorial Day, and they'll pay the price at the pump.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:03:10 GMT
The Chicago Board of Education made its final decision Wednesday afternoon - to close 48 Chicago Public Schools in June, with one school delayed a year and to save five others.
The Chicago Board of Education made its final decision Wednesday afternoon - to close 48 Chicago Public Schools in June, with one school delayed a year and to save five others.
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Illinois public schools that teach sex education will have to include information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases instead of a curriculum focused on abstinence.
Illinois public schools that teach sex education will have to include information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases instead of a curriculum focused on abstinence.
