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Chicago weather live: Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts over 70mph down trees and power lines

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By Elyssa Kaufman Verified, Albert Ramon Verified, Sara Tenenbaum Verified
| WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
Severe thunderstorms could impact the start of Fourth of July celebrations Friday as they roll through the Chicago area, bringing lightning and torrential downpours. A ground stop is in effect at O'Hare and Midway airports due to thunderstorms until at least 3:30 p.m. Winds of 80 miles per hour have been reported in Tinley Park and other southwest suburbs. There are watches and warnings in place through the afternoon.
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Aurora reschedules fireworks show due to severe weather Friday night

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By Elyssa Kaufman Verified
| WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
The City of Aurora is rescheduling its July 3 fireworks show due to severe weather expected on Friday night. The fireworks show at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park has been moved to Friday, July 10. Officials said the decision was made based on the National Weather Service's forecast of thunderstorms as the city continues to recover from previous storm damage. Some residents are still without power, the city said.
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Man found dead after being attacked by dog on Chicago's South Side

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By Elyssa Kaufman Verified
| WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
A man was found dead after he was attacked by a dogin the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Thursday night. Chicago police said a 56-year-old man was found unresponsive in a yard in the 2000 block of West 47th Street just before 9 p.m. Police said the man was pronounced dead, and a preliminary investigation determined the man had injuries caused by a dog attack. The circumstances surrounding the attack are unknown at this time. A death investigation is underway.
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