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Hurricane season is picking up. These conditions have forecasters most concerned.

After a slow but deadly start to hurricane season, the Atlantic Ocean is turning more active as the typical peak of activity approaches in September.

Jan Heirrell checks out a bottle of GlenRock pop at the Gurnee farmers market with the approval of Linda Michalek.

‘Tastes like childhood’: Craft business revives memorable GlenRock Pop brand

The happy memories and feel-good vibes of GlenRock Pop are being revived in Lake County. “It’s been 45 years since I had this, and it still tastes like yesterday,” says Rob Gartley.

New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires

The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burned, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames. But three studies published Wednesday suggest the cost to human health from the Maui and Los Angeles wildfires was substantially higher.

Zach Coppel

Hoffman Estates native leads this year’s Special Olympics Ducky Derby

Long-time Special Olympics athlete and Hoffman Estates native Zach Coppel will lead this year’s Special Olympics Chicago Ducky Derby on Thursday.

July was Earth’s third-warmest on record, EU scientists say

The world experienced its third-warmest July on record this year, the European Union agency that tracks global warming said Thursday, with temperatures easing slightly for the month as compared with the record high two years ago.

Kenzie Hughes of Libertyville walks to the start line for her qualifying run on season 17 of “American Ninja Warrior.” The 17-year-old Libertyville High School student made it to the national finals of the television competition.

‘A dream come true’: Libertyville teen competes in American Ninja Warrior finals as a rookie

Kenzie Hughes realized a longtime dream when she competed on “American Ninja Warrior” this year. The 17-year-old Libertyville High School student made it all the way to the national finals.

Donations for the Hanover Township Food Pantry will be sought at the Shenanigans on the Green festival, taking place Aug. 9, at the Hideaway Brew Garden & Bar, 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates.

Food pantry donations sought at Shenanigans on the Green fest in Hoffman Estates

A food drive to support the Hanover Township Food Pantry will take center stage during the Shenanigans on the Green festival at Hoffman Estates’ Hideaway Brew Garden Saturday, Aug. 9.