Extra Extra: Tornado Watch In Effect For Chicago Area
By Lisa White in News on Apr 9, 2015 11:00PM
- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch that is in effect for the Chicagoland area until 11 p.m. A tornado watch means the possibility of a few tornadoes is likely, as well as large hail, damaging winds and severe lightning. [Sun-Times]
- The city reports that there has been a drop in pothole complaints. [Tribune]
- Speaking of our roads, Cook County announced they will spend around $38 million on road construction projects this spring and summer. [CBS Chicago]
- The Chicago Park District offered up a sneak peek at some of the planned festivities for the upcoming NFL draft. [Tribune]
- Conservations are excited over the birth of a rare wild bison in Illinois. [Tribune]
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