Cloudy Conditions Prevail in Chicago Area Sunday, With Chance of Rain in South Suburbs

Cloudy Conditions Prevail in Chicago Area Sunday, With Chance of Rain in South Suburbs

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Here are today's top stories It's Sunday, Sep. 4th. 1 Cloudy Conditions Prevail in Chicago Area Sunday, With Chance of Rain in South Suburbs A cold front that moved through the Chicago area on Saturday has stalled out, which could potentially lead to cloudy conditions, spotty drizzle and even some showers in the far south suburbs of the city. According to forecast models, that front is also going to cause dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan, with 4-to-7 foot waves that will cause issues not just for swimmers who were hoping to get out for one more dip in the lake before swim season ends on Monday, but also for small craft that planned to be out on the water for the Labor Day weekend. A high swim risk will likely persist through Monday morning because of the conditions, which are being driven by gusty winds out of the north that are being whipped around the low-pressure system that has stalled out over the upper Midwest. Read More → 2 As College Football Playoff Expands, Here's What You Need to Know College football fans rejoiced in 2014 when the Bowl Championship Series was replaced by a four-team playoff to determine the sport's national champion, and things are going to get even wilder in coming years, as the field is set to dramatically expand. The College Football Playoff's Board of Managers voted unanimously on Friday to expand the field from four teams to 12 beginning in 2026, opening up the process to eight new teams and ensuring a total of four rounds of competition for the national championship. So how will the new process work? Where will games be played? Read More → 3 'Human Fetus' Found on Sidewalk in Galewood: Police A human fetus was reportedly discovered on the sidewalk Saturday afternoon in Chicago's Northwest neighborhood of Galewood, according to police. At around 1:35 p.m., Chicago police said they arrived at the 6400 block of West Bloomingdale Avenue, where the fetus was reportedly found. Police said they are continuing to investigate, as the circumstances of the incident are currently unknown. Read More → 4 Chicago Police Impound 7 Cars, Identify 44 More to be Seized After Illegal Street Racing Last Weekend Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, Chicago police announced that they impounded at least seven vehicles accused of participating in illegal street racing last week, and said that nearly four dozen more have been targeted for impound. According to a social media post, authorities said that the vehicles were impounded in accordance with new stricter penalties against illegal street racing. During the ensuing week, police said that they have identified at least 44 other vehicles that are set to be impounded for participating in the illegal activity. Read More → 5 What Are the Side Effects of Paxlovid? Here's What to Know About the Antiviral Drug As Paxlovid remains as one of the few treatments currently available to fight COVID-19, interest in the antiviral drug continues to grow, with heavy heed to its side effects. Most people who take the medication do not experience serious side effects, according to Yale Medicine, but several common ones have been noted. Muscle aches, high blood pressure and diarrhea are possible side effects among patients. Those who encounter symptoms common to an allergic reaction, including hives, trouble swallowing, throat tightness or a skin rash, are urged to stop taking the treatment. Read More → 6 3 Hurt After Tow Truck Driver Goes Through Red Light, Slams Into Vehicle in Loop Saturday A tow truck driver was taken into custody after allegedly driving through a red light and slamming into another vehicle Saturday morning in the Loop, causing the vehicle to flip over. According to authorities, the tow truck was driving in the 100 block of South State Street at approximately 1:39 a.m. when the driver disregarded a red light. The truck slammed into another vehicle that was going through the intersection, causing it to flip over. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow NBC Chicago Unsubscribe from this Mailing | Unsubscribe from all | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112