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Army Corps drops plan for expansion of Lake Michigan dump

Army Corps of Engineers drops plan to expand Chicago lakefront landfill

For years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers insisted that extending the landfill was the best option. But after a lengthy legal fight, the corps has changed its position. The part

Yahoo · 2d

Army Corps drops plan for expansion of Lake Michigan dump after opposition from Illinois EPA and community advocates

After yearslong litigation from residents and activists, and following recent opposition from the state of Illinois, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday it was dropping a plan to expand a toxic waste dump on the Southeast Side of Chicago.

Courthouse News Service · 1d

Army Corps of Engineers scraps plan to expand Chicago-area dump site amid local pushback

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has already deemed the existing dump site an environmental justice concern.

Severe weather heading toward Chicago area Fri. night

NBC Chicago · 13h

What to expect and when as severe weather threat looms over Chicago area Friday

The threat of severe weather looms in the Chicago area this week, bringing potential for damaging winds and strong storms to the region.

Chicago Sun-Times · 21h

Severe storms, strong winds expected in Chicago over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

A storm could move through the Chicago area Friday night bringing severe weather. Temperatures could reach the 70s during the day. Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph Saturday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s for the parade.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 2h

Severe weather heading toward Chicago area Friday night; isolated tornadoes possible

A severe weather outbreak could hit the Chicago area Friday night, bringing damaging high winds and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.

Chicago fishing: A bit of everything this week

An overlap of perch and coho fishing on southern Lake Michigan, the wide variety of spring weather and options and the ...

Lakefront Winnetka mansion listed at $3M over last trade

The listing asks $3.3 million over the home’s last trade; Chicago’s luxury market is active, but sellers often take losses.

2don MSN

Partly cloudy with falling temperatures Tuesday for Chicago area

A dry cold front will march through the region on Tuesday, creating cooler air and changing the airflow near the lakefront.

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN2d

Chicago weather takes a dramatic turn this week

Chicago saw sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures on Monday, peaking at 68 degrees at O’Hare, just shy of the 70-degree ...

Chicago Bears20d

Legacy along the lakefront: From the South Side to Soldier Field

As part of the Bears' Black History Month theme — Legacy: Creation & Celebration — student writer Gena Jones reflects on her upbringing along Chicago's lakefront, which fostered a family-wide ...

Chicago Reader7d

Best place to rollerblade along the lakefront

For one mile, rollerblading along the lakefront has its Goldilocks moment. It’s easier to hop off the path in this area—and you’ll want to. There are the concrete beaches with few visitors, Morgan ...

Farmers markets, summer festivals and more: Chicago releases calendar of 2025 spring, summer events

Sunnier skies are ahead: Chicago's 2025 spring and summer festival lineup has officially been released. The lineup, released ...

Time Out5d

Chicago’s 2025 festival season dates have just been announced: Everything you need to know

Earlier this week, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced the 2025 lineup of spring and summer extravaganzas, showcasing Chicago's always-vibrant ...

1don MSN

Temperatures staying warm through week, severe storm threat on Friday

A severe storm threat begins Friday night into our Saturday. From 8 p.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday, expect the strongest ...

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