Bruce Rauner announces he’ll run for governor in 2018, and other Chicago news

There's a chance of severe storms Wednesday evening, including hail, a big downpour, and possibly even a tornado. It will be cooler, with a high of 76 and a low of 70. [ AccuWeather ] Governor Bruce Rauner hasn't made a splashy announcement yet, but he told the Tribune editorial board Monday that he'll run for governor again in 2018.

Garcia, Sevastova reach final in Mallorca

A jury has convicted a former Vanderbilt football player of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating. It took jurors just over four hours of deliberation Saturday before finding... A jury has convicted a former Vanderbilt football player of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating.

The Latest: Ronaldo takes selfie with fan after match

The music is thumping and crowds are dancing at gay pride events around the country, with some revelers saying the partying is proof that people won't give in to fear after the Orlando attack. The music was thumping and crowds were dancing Saturday at gay pride events around the U.S., with some revelers saying the partying was proof that people won't give in to fear after last weekend's attack at a gay... Firefighters battling home-threatening wildfires in the West caught a break overnight as gusty winds died down but with the region bracing for sweltering heat, Saturday's respite could be brief, authorities said.

Chicago singer who was on Mexican ‘The Voice’ shot, wounded

The music is thumping and crowds are dancing at gay pride events around the country, with some revelers saying the partying is proof that people won't give in to fear after the Orlando attack. The music was thumping and crowds were dancing Saturday at gay pride events around the U.S., with some revelers saying the partying was proof that people won't give in to fear after last weekend's attack at a gay... Firefighters battling home-threatening wildfires in the West caught a break overnight as gusty winds died down but with the region bracing for sweltering heat, Saturday's respite could be brief, authorities said.

Police search home of man accused of receiving girl as gift

A jury has convicted a former Vanderbilt football player of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating. It took jurors just over four hours of deliberation Saturday before finding... A jury has convicted a former Vanderbilt football player of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating.

Parents ‘overwhelmed’ by support after gator kills toddler

A jury has convicted a former Vanderbilt football player of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating. It took jurors just over four hours of deliberation Saturday before finding... A jury has convicted a former Vanderbilt football player of encouraging his teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating.

President Declares Disaster for Texas

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on May 26, 2016, and continuing. The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hidalgo, Hood, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Travis, Waller, and Washington counties.

Clinton Within Striking Distance of Democratic Presidential Nomination

On June 4 at 11:16 a.m., the Nebraska State Patrol with assistance from the Sioux County Sher... -- More than 60 million East Coasters from Georgia to New York were under the threat of severe weather Sunday, as a potentially damaging storm system moved eastward... -- NPR photographer David Gilkey and NPR Afghan translator Zabihullah Tamanna were killed on assignment in Afghanistan, NPR said Sunday.NPR said they had been travel... This year's Cattlemen's Ball featured Southeast Nebraska as the host location was the Lienemann Cattle Co. just south of Princeton.

Museum Visitors Caught on Camera Accidentally Breaking Wooden Clock

On June 4 at 11:16 a.m., the Nebraska State Patrol with assistance from the Sioux County Sher... -- More than 60 million East Coasters from Georgia to New York were under the threat of severe weather Sunday, as a potentially damaging storm system moved eastward... -- NPR photographer David Gilkey and NPR Afghan translator Zabihullah Tamanna were killed on assignment in Afghanistan, NPR said Sunday.NPR said they had been travel... This year's Cattlemen's Ball featured Southeast Nebraska as the host location was the Lienemann Cattle Co. just south of Princeton.

Report: Brevard escapes riskiest rank for storm surge

Report: Brevard escapes riskiest rank for storm surge Other spots in Florida not so lucky. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: http://on.flatoday.com/1sWkTP6 Rick and Rae Sprole, owners of Sundeck Inn on Fort Myers Beach, walk through flooded waters as they help a customer staying at their inn Aug. 27, 2012.

PHOTOS: June clouds moving through Siouxland

Many of you have been calling them wall clouds. Just so you know, this is just a leading edge of a line of storms and there have been no reports of funnels or severe weather with them as of 8:40 p.m. Congressman Steve King and State Senator Rick Bertrand took to the stage in Sioux City Friday night, just days ahead of primary election day.