Afternoon Briefing: Tornadoes and hail are in the forecast
Published on March 9, 2026.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning of severe weather conditions in the Chicago area, with tornadoes and large hail expected tomorrow. The public opening of the Obama Presidential Center is set for June 19, with tickets for the museum set to go on sale in May. Preservation Chicago has been highlighting historical places or objects since 2002 that could be destroyed if action is not taken to restore them. The organization also highlighted the seven buildings on its 1st Endangered Buildings list. The Cubs have reached their first off day of spring, a timely arrival due to the absence of eight 40-man roster players at the World Baseball Classic.
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