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Sensors provide a real-time glimpse at Chicago River quality

Rowers, kayakers and other users of the Chicago River are getting a real-time look at one measure of water quality in the system that weaves through downtown and some neighborhoods

chicago weather - Independent
5:21am PDT - September 2nd, 2021

The secret bias hidden in mortgage-approval algorithms

The new four-bedroom house in Charlotte, N.C., was Crystal Marie and Eskias McDaniels’s personal American dream, the reason they had moved to this Southern town from pricey Los Angeles a few years ago. A lush, long lawn, 2,700 square feet of living space, a n…

chicago weather - The Next Web
4:18am PDT - August 31st, 2021

From a factory in China to a supplier in Chicago

A stuck box of fertiliser captures the global supply chain crisis, which is preventing economic activity, hiking costs.

chicago weather - Al Jazeera English
2:21am PDT - August 30th, 2021

Weather heats up as California fire inches toward Lake Tahoe

Spiking temperatures and increasing winds are adding to the challenges faced by firefighters battling blazes across Northern California — including one that continued its march toward the Lake Tahoe resort region

chicago weather - Independent
11:38am PDT - August 29th, 2021

One Stuck Box of Fertilizer Shows the Global Supply Chain Crisis

Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in…

chicago weather - Bloomberg
2:00pm PDT - August 28th, 2021

Corteva, Indigo Ag team up on carbon credit program for U.S. farmers - Reuters

Seeds and farm chemicals company Corteva Inc (CTVA.N) will partner with farm technology and services provider Indigo Ag to broaden its U.S. agricultural carbon credits program for the 2022…

chicago weather - Reuters
6:01am PDT - August 26th, 2021

More people are moving to high-risk areas

Seventeen years ago, when Adriana Nichols moved from New York City to Los Angeles, she had a simple wish list: natural light (her New York studio apartment was dark), a yard and quiet neighbors. She managed to check everything off that list -- and has spent n…

chicago weather - CNN
7:01am PDT - August 25th, 2021

San Francisco's top prosecutor was 3 when his dad went to prison. Cuomo just granted his father clemency. - The Washington Post

  1. San Francisco's top prosecutor was 3 when his dad went to prison. Cuomo just granted his father clemency.  The Washington Post
  2. Cuomo's clemency pick, David Gilbert from Brink's armored truck robbery, sparks outrage  Eyewitness News ABC7NY <…

    chicago weather - The Washington Post
    4:31am PDT - August 24th, 2021

GRAINS-Soybeans pause after slide as export, crop prospects assessed - Reuters

* Soybeans, corn near 2-week lows * Market monitors Midwest rain, crop tour results * Dollar rally, Chinese demand mark export outlook * Wheat consolidates below last week's 8-1/2 year high (Updates with European trading, changes byline/dateline) By Gus Tromp…

chicago weather - Reuters
5:25am PDT - August 20th, 2021

GRAINS-Soybeans fall on technicals, U.S. weather; wheat, corn end firm - Reuters

U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday on technical selling and forecasts for welcome rains in northwestern portions of the Midwest, but wheat and corn futures edged higher.

chicago weather - Reuters
12:46pm PDT - August 18th, 2021

Strong gusts, arid conditions flame growing California wildfires - Reuters

Shifting winds and bone-dry conditions fueled two of California's largest wildfires on Wednesday, forcing several rural communities to evacuate.

chicago weather - Reuters
12:33pm PDT - August 18th, 2021

It's Deja Vu for Wall Street With September Return Upended Again

For months, the biggest U.S. banks had pointed to September as when most employees would be back in the office and life would start to look more like normal. Then came the delta variant.

chicago weather - Bloomberg
8:13am PDT - August 18th, 2021

Column: USDA’s August crop yields continue to evade analysts - Reuters

The U.S. corn and soybean yield forecasts that the government issues each August have been notorious for landing outside of trade expectations, and Thursday's shockingly low corn number kept that trend alive.

chicago weather - Reuters
1:51am PDT - August 13th, 2021

Storms in the Midwest leave more than a million without power

Severe weather across the Midwest over the past several days has left more than a million customers without power on Thursday, 873,330 of them in Michigan alone.

chicago weather - CNN
10:44am PDT - August 12th, 2021

Midwest storms leave 850K customers without power as region braces for more severe weather

Both DTE and Consumers Energy are bringing in extra workers from out of state, after powerful storms resulted in outages across the state.

chicago weather - USA Today
10:41pm PDT - August 11th, 2021

Injury updates for key Miami Dolphins from Chicago

Injury updates for key Miami Dolphins from Chicago

chicago weather - USA Today
10:13am PDT - August 11th, 2021

Newborn baby found languishing in drawer of abandoned dresser in Chicago alley

The baby narrowly avoided being swept up in garbage collection later that day

chicago weather - Independent
2:24pm PDT - August 10th, 2021

Overstock is having a massive sale on patio furniture—here are the best pieces to shop

Top-rated patio furniture staples are on sale at Overstock right now with deep discounts on lounge chairs, patio swings and more—learn more.

chicago weather - USA Today
11:44am PDT - August 10th, 2021

GRAINS-Corn, soy retreat on U.S. rains, broad declines in commodities - Reuters

U.S. corn and soybean futures declined on Monday, pressured by beneficial weekend rains in the Corn Belt and spillover weakness from outside commodity markets including crude oil and gold, analysts said.

chicago weather - Reuters
12:44pm PDT - August 9th, 2021

Column: Funds raise bullish corn bets while awaiting USDA forecast - Reuters

Speculators have been bullish Chicago corn for nearly a year and it has been even longer for soybeans, though those views will be tested on Thursday with a pivotal production forecast from the U.S. government.

chicago weather - Reuters
1:30am PDT - August 9th, 2021

GRAINS-Wheat slips; set for second weekly jump on global supply concerns - Reuters

* Chicago corn set of weekly gain supply concerns, demand (Recasts with move in wheat prices, adds quote in paragraph 3)

chicago weather - Reuters
8:39pm PDT - August 5th, 2021

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America's spring wheat - Reuters

Millers and bakers are draining wheat reserves and paying more for spring wheat used in baking, as drought shrivels crops across the Canadian Prairies and northern U.S. Plains that produce more than half of the world's supply.

chicago weather - Reuters
10:13pm PDT - August 4th, 2021

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America's spring wheat - Reuters

Millers and bakers are draining wheat reserves and paying more for spring wheat used in baking, as drought shrivels crops across the Canadian Prairies and northern U.S. Plains that produce more than half of the world's supply.

chicago weather - Reuters
10:00pm PDT - August 4th, 2021

GRAINS-Soybeans gain on weather concern; global demand pressures corn, wheat - Reuters

GRAINS-Soybeans gain on weather concern; global demand pressures corn, wheat  Reuters

chicago weather - Reuters
1:38pm PDT - August 4th, 2021

GRAINS-Soybeans gain on weather concern, global demand pressures corn, wheat - Reuters

* Corn, wheat tick down on global demand concerns (New throughout; updates byline, dateline previously PARIS/SINGAPORE)

chicago weather - Reuters
10:33am PDT - August 4th, 2021

Thunderstorm Rain Fog/Mist and 69 F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport, IL: Winds are Variable at 3.5 MPH (3 KT). The pressure is 1011.1 mb and the humidity is 93%. Last Updated on Jul 26 2023, 9:52 am CDT. - NWS https://t.co/LybYGerXOJ

Chicago Executive Airport Weather Observations (@kpwkwxobservX)
8:58am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain and 74 F at Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL: Winds are from the Northwest at 15.0 gusting to 25.3 MPH (13 gusting to 22 KT). The pressure is 1010.9 mb and the humidity is 79%. Last Updated on Jul 26 2023,… - NWS https://t.co/y3YDoJP2d5

Chicago Weather Observations (@chgowxobservX)
8:58am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @barrybutler9: Orange You Glad It's Wednesday! This morning along the South Branch of the Chicago River as a CTA Orange Line train hea…

Chicago/VegasE~MMZ (@_ChicagoEDBHome)
8:57am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @barrybutler9: Orange You Glad It's Wednesday! This morning along the South Branch of the Chicago River as a CTA Orange Line train hea…

Nik Todorovic (@NikTodo26)
8:57am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KrisHabermehl: Don’t get fooled by clearing skies behind storms. Lightning can travel 25 miles or more from its parent thunderstorm. Wa…

2BarkingWesties (@2BarkingWesties)
8:52am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @WBEZ: Despite being geographically outside Tornado Alley, Illinois topped the nation this year in tornadoes. #Illinois #tornadoes #torn

Kelly (@OhMyNotAgain99)
8:50am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KrisHabermehl: Don’t get fooled by clearing skies behind storms. Lightning can travel 25 miles or more from its parent thunderstorm. Wa…

DavidWatts (@DavidWatts07)
8:50am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @metraUPW: Train #38 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 9:50 AM is stopped near Elmhurst due to severe weather, lightening strike in the are…

The Train Dude (@Thetraindude2)
8:45am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KrisHabermehl: Don’t get fooled by clearing skies behind storms. Lightning can travel 25 miles or more from its parent thunderstorm. Wa…

Neil Fiorito (@NeilFiorito)
8:44am PDT - July 26th, 2023

We’ve been rerouted 3 times already, Chicago weather, it’s July! Get it together

Za Morant (@tajin_papi)
8:44am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Train #38 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 9:50 AM is on the move and may be operating with extensive delays due to severe weather, lightening strike in the area near Elmhurst. Updated at 10:41 a.m.

Metra UP-W (@metraUPW)
8:43am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KrisHabermehl: Don’t get fooled by clearing skies behind storms. Lightning can travel 25 miles or more from its parent thunderstorm. Wa…

CBS Chicago (@cbschicago)
8:42am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @KrisHabermehl: Don’t get fooled by clearing skies behind storms. Lightning can travel 25 miles or more from its parent thunderstorm. Wa…

Lisa Lucchesi-Senne (Trixie) (@MizzLisa12)
8:42am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @barrybutler9: Orange You Glad It's Wednesday! This morning along the South Branch of the Chicago River as a CTA Orange Line train hea…

Kelly (@OhMyNotAgain99)
8:42am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @barrybutler9: Orange You Glad It's Wednesday! This morning along the South Branch of the Chicago River as a CTA Orange Line train hea…

Linda loves Ricky Nelson (above) (@IamCookiebits)
8:41am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @WBEZ: Despite being geographically outside Tornado Alley, Illinois topped the nation this year in tornadoes. #Illinois #tornadoes #torn

heejinsoulyves. Haerin, Youngeun, Seoyeon, Xt, Isa (@heejinsoulyves)
8:39am PDT - July 26th, 2023
Don’t get fooled by clearing skies behind storms. Lightning can travel 25 miles or more from its parent thunderstorm. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder to resume outdoor activities. Stay Weather Aware with live streaming updates at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib https://t.co/K87I4i9c7V

Don’t get fooled by clearing skies behind storms. Lightning can travel 25 miles or more from its parent thunderstorm. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder to resume outdoor activities. Stay Weather Aware with live streaming updates at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib https://t.co/K87I4i9c7V

Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl)
8:39am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @metraUPW: Train #38 scheduled to arrive Chicago at 9:50 AM is stopped near Elmhurst due to severe weather, lightening strike in the are…

Tyrin H. (@itsmetyrinh)
8:35am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Lake, Kane, Kenosha, McHenry & parts of Cook County @nbcchicago https://t.co/GPLhbrk5AD

Kate Chappell (@kchappellnews)
8:35am PDT - July 26th, 2023
I’ve had enough of the apocalyptic weather in chicago this summer https://t.co/GzML3B09sE

I’ve had enough of the apocalyptic weather in chicago this summer https://t.co/GzML3B09sE

amy kombuchar (@hans2myself)
8:35am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @WBEZ: Despite being geographically outside Tornado Alley, Illinois topped the nation this year in tornadoes. #Illinois #tornadoes #torn

Much Older Flower Child (@robjeny)
8:34am PDT - July 26th, 2023

It's currently storming in Chicago and feels like God is throwing grenades from the heavens. #Chicago #Weather #climatechange

Omari Moore (@OmariKMoore)
8:33am PDT - July 26th, 2023

chicago’s weather is extra loud today. calm down dude it’s gunna be okay

Happy Andy Boyle (@andymboyle)
8:33am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @barrybutler9: Orange You Glad It's Wednesday! This morning along the South Branch of the Chicago River as a CTA Orange Line train hea…

John Gamble (@CPANJGamble)
8:31am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Be careful out there, the city is under an air quality alert again! https://t.co/Rftgmqxoug

Do312 (@Do312)
2:36pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

What I’m loving most about Chicago is the Cali like weather, the Free Museums & Zoos, the Beach, and the nature…it’s VERY green here. The only down side is the TAXES… 17% tax on just about EVERYTHING

Djehuty (@LayaShay)
2:30pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Severe weather could threaten Chicago area with storms possible Wednesday https://t.co/ucHlviZwBB

NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago)
2:15pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Nothing to celebrate...Chicago (#7), Detroit (#8), and Minneapolis (# 16): cities with the worst air pollution today in the world today. See: https://t.co/knZSfrO1dh #IPCC #cities #publichealth #environment

Laura Musacchio (she/her) (@laura_musacchio)
2:03pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

The weather is so disgusting in Chicago that there aren’t even words for it. Summer?! Keep it FROM ME

Nora Epinephron (@itsmearabrady)
1:49pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
Nov 2018: Camp Fire, one of the worst in California's history, burning an area the size of Chicago, killing 86 people & displacing 14K residents. What is the fire weather like on Pacific Islands? Go to our website to find out more:
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Nov 2018: Camp Fire, one of the worst in California's history, burning an area the size of Chicago, killing 86 people & displacing 14K residents. What is the fire weather like on Pacific Islands? Go to our website to find out more: https://t.co/1yImI9KWn1 https://t.co/Twxs6XcfOE

PacificFireExchange (@PacificFireSci)
1:45pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

High temperatures and storms expected to hit Chicago this week https://t.co/7cEECPYaLh

sylvaner (@Sylvaners)
1:27pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Don_Penim: Hmmm.. more temperature tweaking on display here? Checking the NWS site to see if they have updated the "official" Extreme…

shadow banned is my name (@grampapaishere)
9:26am PDT - July 24th, 2023

Fair with Haze and 81 F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport, IL: Winds are Calm. The pressure is 1017.1 mb and the humidity is 51%. The heat index is 82. Last Updated on Jul 24 2023, 9:52 am CDT. - NWS https://t.co/XUnnG6OgZc

Chicago Executive Airport Weather Observations (@kpwkwxobservX)
8:54am PDT - July 24th, 2023

Partly Cloudy and 82 F at Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL: Winds are Calm. The pressure is 1016.6 mb and the humidity is 53%. The heat index is 83. Last Updated on Jul 24 2023, 9:51 am CDT. - NWS https://t.co/g5zLvWzHbB

Chicago Weather Observations (@chgowxobservX)
8:49am PDT - July 24th, 2023

This Year I Won’t Be Weather Depressed Or Have Weather Shock And I’m Soo Happy About That.. Moving From Chicago To Houston Definitely A Weather Adjustment..

P H A T x2 (@_BIGMeeks_)
8:32am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @barrybutler9: A rainbow appears at 741pm following Wednesday's storm in downtown Chicago. #weather #news #chicago https://t.co/lpRqS9q…

(@kace_vo78425)
8:20am PDT - July 24th, 2023

#lizjny @tastylive @NiemotkaMike It was so cold (at the tastyfreeze event) that I shivered at the end and it tightened up my back. Never thought I would be so happy getting into the Chicago weather outside. PS: Liz you looked great and you commanded the MC role!

(@anacottsteel)
8:19am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @barrybutler9: The Christmas in July promotion at the Chicago Yacht Club. Torrential rain during the Race to Mackinac on Saturday. #w

Cathy Sacco (@SaccoCathy)
8:15am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @effodu: Tonight, my flight into Toronto couldn’t land because of the bad weather. The pilot kept trying to land at Pearson Airport seve…

ADEMOLA (@____Chicago)
7:24am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @barrybutler9: Saturday Soaking in Chicago. 
From my iPhone.  #weather #news #ilwx #chicago #storm https://t.co/3fFX2gHjnM

RT @barrybutler9: Saturday Soaking in Chicago. From my iPhone. #weather #news #ilwx #chicago #storm https://t.co/3fFX2gHjnM

☀️// Hannah is WEIRD! // (@h_owen05)
6:48am PDT - July 24th, 2023