This evening, the Chicago area will experience a short-lived shower and storm event. Rain will be light to moderate north of I-80. South of I-80, there will be heavier rain and a marginal risk of strong to severe storms.   The area will dry out before midnight.  Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog THURSDAY NIGHT: Showers and storms. Low 41 FRIDAY: Variable cloudiness. High: 57 SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. High 58 ..read more

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — Cook County's Department of Public Health is warning locals about possible measles exposure at an Evergreen Park-area Sam's Club. CCDPH says visitors of the south suburban Sam's Club located at 9400 S. Western Avenue may have been exposed to a person contagious with measles on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. The infected Chicago resident was a known case to health officials. The news release stated, "The individual is a Chicago resident, and CCDPH is coordinating with the Chicago Department of Public Health on this investigation. There is no known l ..read more

LEMONT, Ill. — Lemont police are investigating an incident at a hotel on Thursday. Skycam 9 was over the scene Thursday evening and saw several law enforcement officers investigating an incident in the 12200 block of Archer Avenue ..read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs game tonight against the Miami Marlins has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to a post from the Cubs on social media. The team said the game will be made up as the second game of a split doubleheader on Saturday, April 20, with the originally-scheduled game still set to take place at 1:20 p.m. CT, and the new second game now scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT. Cody Bellinger hits a go-ahead homer and the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 5-3 to take series Gates for the second game are expected to open 60 minutes before the game begins, but that timeframe is subjec ..read more

CHICAGO — Chicago police are asking for help finding a missing 65-year-old man last seen March 1. Darryl McGowan is described as being about 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. LATEST CASES: Missing people in Chicagoland His nickname is Baybro, according to police. He was last seen in the 5000 block of Chicago Avenue. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8251 ..read more

MIAMI (AP) — The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out. Butler will not be able to play for the Miami Heat in a win-or-else game on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA's play-in tournament because of a right knee injury, one that will sideline him for several weeks. An MRI exam on Thursday showed that he sprained the MCL ligament, an injury that typically takes at least four weeks or more to heal. That means if Miami wins Friday, it still won't have Butler for a Round 1 playoff matchup with the Boston Celtics — a daunting matchup even if Butler was healthy. Boston, the top playoff ..read more

CHICAGO — Employees at one of Chicago's top attractions are forming a union.   Sixty employees at the Shedd Aquarium signed a letter publicly announcing Shedd Workers United, an affiliate of AFSCME Council 31. When certified, Shedd Workers United/AFSCME will represent about 300 employees across departments, including animal care, learning and community, guest relations, facilities, and others.  Organizers say a union will give them a voice to advocate for the welfare of themselves and animals.  ..read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a 13-year-old girl who went missing from the city's North Center neighborhood Tuesday. According to CPD, Dakota Sparacino was last seen in the 3200 block of North Oakley Avenue on Tuesday, April 16. Dakota Sparacino, 13, missing from the North Center neighborhood, last seen in Tuesday, April 16 (Courtesy: Chicago Police Department) Police describe her as being 4-feet-11-inches tall with brown eyes, black hair and a light complexion. If located or if you know where Dakota might be, CPD encourages you to rea ..read more

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Dickey Betts, the singer and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday at the age of 80. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old,” Betts’ family announced in a statement to Rolling Stone. Seen here in 2017, Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote one of their biggest hits, “Ramblin’ Man,” died Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was 80. (Jason Vorhees/The Macon Telegraph via AP, File) “T ..read more

As inflation continues to stress the economy, prices are rising for just about everything. Housing costs are one of the biggest expenses in everyone's budget.   According to the latest rent report from "Rent," national rents continue to rise nationwide, with the effects being felt across Illinois and Chicago. Illinois rent is up 4.9% year-over-year  Average is $1,892 per month  Chicago rent is up 2.68% year-over-year and 3.09% increase month-to-month  Average is $2,336 per month Chicago Metro area rent is up 6.88% year-over-year and 0.93% month-to-month ..read more