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Beware of Messy Rush Hour Commute

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Aug 19, 2009 9:35PM

Be careful out there heading home tonight. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for a good chunk of Northern Illinois (though Cook County is not yet is now included) and a large band of heavy rain is headed our way. If you're driving, slow down and be safe.