Chicago Shrouded in Wildfire Smoke as City Faces Code Red Air Quality Alert
Chicago woke up to code red air quality on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the city, turning the skyline a hazy orange. Resident, Em Klossy, captured the hazy skies on her morning run as Chicago had the reported second-worst air quality among major global cities, with an AQI reading of 160. Officials issued […]
Illinois Truck Explosion Shakes Neighbourhood
A truck dramatically exploded in suburban Addison, Illinois, damaging multiple homes and startling residents. Home security footage captured the dramatic blast, which was shared by Rock Foreman, owner of RK Rentals. Police report the driver sustained only minor injuries. Investigators suspect a leaking propane tank inside the truck may have caused the explosion.
Rare Dust Storm Sweeps Illinois, Blinding Drivers and Darkening the Sky
Check out this jaw-dropping footage of the sky’s dramatic shift as a dust storm approaches Illinois. A rare dust storm, sparked by high winds and dry, empty fields, swept across the state, leaving residents on the roads blinded by the thick dust. With gusts reaching up to 52 mph, the storm started in northwest Indiana […]
Illinois Struck by Rare Dust Storm
Checkout this eerie footage of a dust storm approaching in Bloomington, Illinois. A rare dust storm swept through Illinois, triggered by high winds and dry, barren fields. The storm, with gusts reaching 52 mph, started in northwest Indiana and moved across Illinois, impacting areas like Midway Airport and Chicago. The National Weather Service issued a […]
Midwest Rattled: Rare Earthquake Shakes Illinois Without Warning
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck east-central Illinois late last night, with the epicenter near Lerna and Neoga, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 5.5 miles, was felt by more than two dozen people, with reports coming from as far north as Urbana and as far south as […]
Jellyfish Take Over: Chicago Zoo Debuts Surreal Underwater Experience
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has unveiled a new and expanded moon jelly habitat, nearly tripling the number of jellyfish on display. The redesigned exhibit at The Living Coast invites visitors to observe the mesmerising, transparent creatures as they drift gracefully with the current. The update offers an exciting new experience for guests just in time for […]
Pope Leo XIV: 5 Key Facts You Need to Know About His Life and Views
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is stirring a lighthearted Chicago sports rivalry after Wrigley Field claimed he’s a Cubs fan – despite his brother insisting he’s loyal to the White Sox. The new Pope, Robert Prevost, grew up in Dolton on the city’s South Side, where his family’s sports loyalties were split between […]
Pope Leo XIV: 5 Key Facts You Need to Know About His Life and Views
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is stirring a lighthearted Chicago sports rivalry after Wrigley Field claimed he’s a Cubs fan – despite his brother insisting he’s loyal to the White Sox. The new Pope, Robert Prevost, grew up in Dolton on the city’s South Side, where his family’s sports loyalties were split between […]
Chicago Chaos: High-Speed Expressway Crash Sends Car Flying Into Wall
A dramatic moment was captured on dashcam footage as a car lost control on the expressway, careening into a wall before crashing into parked vehicles. The incident, filmed by Malachi Vinaccia, occurred in Chicago, Illinois, USA and has been a hotspot for similar incidents in the past.
Shock in the Stands: Fan’s Fall Halts Pirates-Cubs Game in Heart-Stopping Moment
A fan was critically injured after falling from the stands onto the field during Wednesday’s Pirates-Cubs game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The man fell from the right-field bleachers above the 21-foot Clemente Wall and landed on the warning track, prompting an immediate response from medics and police. Another person jumped from a lower section […]