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Much of the central United States, from Texas through Missouri and up into the Great Lakes region, was threatened by severe ...

Computing facilities require lots of water to operate, putting the burden of allocating resources on municipalities.

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A crescendo of awards await the student-athlete population at Northern Michigan University as 228 of them have been honored ...

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Tornado watches are in effect as dangerous storms sweep across Michigan, Illinois, and the Midwest on June 18. Here’s what residents need to know.

Libertyville's Shea Krakowski passes the ball during the Class 3A Fremd Sectional championship game against Fremd on Friday, ...

Here’s our guide to July 4 fireworks displays in the Chicago area, with shows from almost a hundred communities.