The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest. WEKU · Sep 15, 2023
Illinois Delegation’s Visit To Israel Signals Strengthening Of Midwest-Israel Partnership House Speaker Welch reflected on the visit, highlighting learning opportunities and cultural complexities of the Middle East Zenger · Sep 13, 2023
A heat wave, and lack of air conditioning, disrupt school districts nationwide A heat wave along the East Coast and in the Midwest leads to closings, shorter school days. WEKU · Sep 6, 2023
Labor Day 2023: a time to reflect on creating an equal workforce for all The U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau will continue working to improve the status of working women and their families by focusing on better wages and working conditions in key sectors, Midwest Regional Administrator Gina Rodriguez writes. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2023
North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning Canada’s seemingly endless wildfires in 2023 introduced millions of people across North America to the health hazards of wildfire smoke. While Western states have contended with smoky fire seasons for years, the air quality alerts across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast this summer reached levels never seen there before. The Conversation · Sep 1, 2023
Dangerous heat wave from Texas to the Midwest strains infrastructure, transportation Temperatures are soaring in the Midwest and Texas The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Heat dome over Central U.S. could bring hottest temps yet to parts of the Midwest This summer has already been awfully hot in the southern Plains and the Gulf Coast. Now, a large portion of the U.S. will face a prolonged period of dangerous heat. WEKU · Aug 18, 2023
Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher on Forecasts for Hot U.S. Temps September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Thursday closed +0.029 (+1.12%). Nat-gas prices Thursday moved higher on a hotter U.S. weather outlook. The Commodity Weather Group said forecasts show above-normal temperatures extending from the Midwest to the Southeast through the end of next week, which will boost nat-gas demand from... Barchart · Aug 17, 2023
Federal Grand Jury Makes Decision on Chiefs Superfan Accused of Armed Bank Robbery Authorities believe he was involved in six different bank robberies across several Midwestern states. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2023
USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Regional Football Watchlist: Midwest region Keep an eye on these teams in the Midwest region. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 11, 2023
At the United Center, LL Cool J ready to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary in Chicago in a big, big way The F.O.R.C.E. Live tour, which also features Common, arrives at the United Center on Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023
TikTok Endorsement Of Iowa’s Sole Kosher Deli Piles On The Orders Sarah Booz, a recent transplant to the Midwest from New York, Zenger · Aug 7, 2023
Storms in US north-east leave two dead and lead to thousands of flight cancellations Tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states from Tennessee to New York The Guardian - US · Aug 7, 2023
Conservatives, environmentalists unite in Midwest CO2 pipeline fights From Illinois to North Dakota, unlikely allies have joined to fight against several multi-state carbon dioxide pipelines proposed by huge agribusiness and fossil fuel companies. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023
Barchart · Aug 4, 2023 Nat-Gas Prices Slightly Higher on a Mixed U.S. Weather Outlook September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Friday closed +0.012 (+0.47%). Nat-gas prices Friday posted modest gains on a mixed U.S. weather outlook. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said the Midwest will see seasonable to slightly below-normal temperatures from August 9-13, while hot temperatures will stretch from the Southwest to Texas. Lower-48...
Barchart · Aug 2, 2023 Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Weather September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.083 (-3.24%). Nat-gas prices Wednesday extended Tuesday's losses to a 6-week low and settled moderately lower. Gas prices are under pressure on the outlook for cooler weather in the Midwest and East Coast, which would reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers...
Barchart · Aug 1, 2023 Nat-Gas Prices Under Pressure from Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Temps September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.074 (-2.81%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday fell to a 2-week low and settled moderately lower. Gas prices came under pressure Tuesday after forecaster Maxar Technologies said rain would sweep into the Midwest and East Coast between August 6-10, cooling off the regions...
Zenger · Aug 1, 2023 Severe Storms Threaten Midwest And Northeast, Power Outages Reported Heat dome triggers dangerous thunderstorms, with high winds, hail, and potential tornadoes
Zenger · Aug 1, 2023 Weekend Storms To Blast Northeast Before Pattern Flip A batch of cool air with origins in central Canada will move into the Midwest and Northeast this weekend.
WEKU · Aug 1, 2023 After yearlong fight, a near-total abortion ban is going into effect in Indiana Indiana's law will bar abortions except in cases of lethal fetal anomaly, rape or incest, or when the woman's life or health are seriously jeopardized. The fallout will be felt across the Midwest.
Barchart · Jul 28, 2023 Nat-Gas Prices Rise on the Outlook for Hotter U.S. Temps Next Month September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Friday closed +0.043 (+1.66%). Nat-gas prices Friday posted moderate gains on the outlook for hotter weather in the Midwest next month, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning usage. The Commodity Weather Group said forecasts show well...
Zenger · Jul 26, 2023 Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Central US Amid Heat Wave Torrential downpours, damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes expected as storms move across Midwest and Great Lakes.
USAFacts · Jul 25, 2023 How does marriage vary by state? People in the Midwest are more likely to be married, marry younger, and stay married longer compared to the rest of the US.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023 High school baseball players learn about Negro League in South Side tour ahead of Sox’s Double Duty Classic game The Double Duty Classic game began in 2007 and showcases the history of the Negro League. A group of top high school players from Chicago and the Midwest play in the game Tuesday after a tour to shore up their baseball and South Side history.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2023 Hunter Dickinson Calls Michigan 'Fake Midwest,' Says Kansas Fans are Nicer The ex-Wolverine pointedly contrasted his old and new homes.