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Chicago weather: Warm Wednesday ahead before Halloween rain chances

As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Chicagoland, families across our vibrant community are preparing for a truly remarkable Wednesday. Children, eyes bright with anticipation, are already dreaming of costumes and candy, while parents savor what promises to be one of the last truly warm...

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Families enjoying autumn festivities at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up in Chicago
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Chicago's unusually warm October boosts business at Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up

As the golden sun shone brightly over Chicago this October, a warmth both meteorological and emotional enveloped the city. Families, couples, and friends flocked to outdoor attractions, particularly Jack's Pumpkin Pop-up, reveling in the unexpected mildness and vibrant atmosphere. This pleasant...

Weather-obsessed 3-year-old girl goes as NBC Chicago meteorologist for Halloween — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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Weather-obsessed 3-year-old girl goes as NBC Chicago meteorologist for Halloween

While thunder isn t on the forecast for Halloween week this year, it sure is on the mind of a Chicago toddler whose costume this year takes inspiration from one of NBC Chicago s very own. Thunder or, funder, as almost-4-year-old Hazel calls it is just one of the many different weather phenomena...

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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.Pumpkin farm E. coli investigationThe surveys are being reviewed by communicable disease...

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Suburban family dressed as weather phenomena and meteorologist Kevin Jeanes for Halloween
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Suburban family dresses up as weather — and NBC Chicago meteorologist — for Halloween

This Halloween, one suburban family took creativity to new heights by dressing up as weather phenomena, leaving NBC Chicago meteorologist Kevin Jeanes in awe. Their imaginative costumes, from a swirling tornado to a meticulously crafted weather map, brought a unique twist to the holiday...

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Chicago weather: Mild temps continue before rain returns — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago weather: Mild temps continue before rain returns

Chicago’s mild weather will continue through midweek before rain chances return ahead of Halloween weekend.Chicago forecastChicago will have partly to mostly cloudy skies Tuesday, with highs around 70 degrees. That is well above the normal high of 58.Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warmer, with...

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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans

The Center for Disease and Control's (CDC) latest Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.New CDC report outlines U.S. drug-resistant threatsThe CDC's Antimicrobial Resistance Threats Report groups bacteria and...

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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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These 19 drug-resistant germs are ‘urgent' and ‘serious' threats to US, new CDC report says

Drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.8 million infections and approximately 50,800 deaths in the US each year, according to a new CDC report that said the rapid spread of resistance genes is making infections harder to treat and more deadly. The Antibiotic Resistance threat report, which...

Chicago weather: Warm stretch continues through Halloween — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago weather: Warm stretch continues through Halloween

There have been only two days this entire month which have been cooler than normal. There will be no more.Today under partly sunny skies, afternoon highs will be flirting with 70°. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with low in the 50s.Chicago warm weather continuesWednesday will be even warmer with...

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Chicago area trick-or-treat times: What are the hours when Halloween falls on a Saturday?

Chicago area trick-or-treat times: What are the hours when Halloween falls on a Saturday? — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
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An early look at the Halloween forecast for the Chicago area: See the latest weather outlook

An early look at the Halloween forecast for the Chicago area: See the latest weather outlook — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)

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Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, honored as 2026 PAC NYC Icon of Culture

Candles flicker at a makeshift memorial in Roseland, Chicago, honoring a life lost to violence.
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Man fatally shot in the head in Roseland, police say

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Instagram now testing videos up to 90 minutes long in major shift

4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey — WGN 9 (Chicago)
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4 in 10 say personal finances worsening: Survey

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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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North Avenue Beach tops Chicago's 10 best places to 'crash out,' survey finds

Between Chicago Transit Authority delays, unpredictable weather and the everyday chaos of city living, sometimes Chicagoans just need a good cry.A new survey from DoorDash reveals where Chicago residents would go to "crash out," a popular term for reaching an emotional breaking point after dealing...

Chicago weather: A few showers could impact trick-or-treaters on Saturday — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
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Chicago weather: A few showers could impact trick-or-treaters on Saturday

Chicagoland has been in and out of the clouds today with mid-afternoon temperatures ranging from upper 50s near the lakefront to near 70 degrees inland.Looking aheadTonight will be mostly clear to partly cloudy with areas of fog expected to develop. Some dense fog may develop in the early morning...

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