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Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist, appears weekdays on WGN Midday News, WGN Evening News and WGN News at Nine. He celebrated his 30th anniversary with WGN-TV in August 2008. Since 1997, Skilling has masterminded the weather page in the Chicago Tribune. In the city of Chicago and beyond, he has become the superman of meteorology: when in doubt, it is Tom that the city turns to when figuring out the mysteries of nature. WGN-TV received the 2005 Environmental Reporting Award from the Audubon Society, an accomplishment that is due to Tom's performance.
Tom's passion for weather, his graphics-packed presentations and tireless attempts to explain the weather, led to a daily column...
Tom's passion for weather, his graphics-packed presentations and tireless attempts to explain the weather, led to a daily column...
Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist, appears weekdays on WGN Midday News, WGN Evening News and WGN News at Nine. He celebrated his 30th anniversary with WGN-TV in August 2008. Since 1997, Skilling has masterminded the weather page in the Chicago Tribune. In the city of Chicago and beyond, he has become the superman of meteorology: when in doubt, it is Tom that the city turns to when figuring out the mysteries of nature. WGN-TV received the 2005 Environmental Reporting Award from the Audubon Society, an accomplishment that is due to Tom's performance.
Tom's passion for weather, his graphics-packed presentations and tireless attempts to explain the weather, led to a daily column and his own weather page in the Chicago Tribune and a weekly series on WGN News, "Ask Tom". Tom is a member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the National Weather Association, and Sigma Chi. He serves on the AMS nominating committee and holds the AMS's Television Seal of Approval. In January 1995, Tom received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois.
Tom's passion for weather, his graphics-packed presentations and tireless attempts to explain the weather, led to a daily column and his own weather page in the Chicago Tribune and a weekly series on WGN News, "Ask Tom". Tom is a member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the National Weather Association, and Sigma Chi. He serves on the AMS nominating committee and holds the AMS's Television Seal of Approval. In January 1995, Tom received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois.
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Driving Santa: Extreme Nerves at 2 MPH
KickingTiresAs an automotive journalist, I've piloted 500-horsepower supercars at high speeds. I've driven on some of the best tracks in the country, with professionals offering me tips. Exotic cars with price tags hovering near the balance of my mortgage have......Tags: Arts and Culture, Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering, Festive Events, Services and Shopping
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Rosenthal: Emerging world markets offer opportunities as well as cultural, ethical land mines
Here in Chicago, where locals intuitively know a wink and a nod might have as many different meanings as Tom Skilling has descriptions for precipitation, we should well understand the difficulties faced by companies looking to do business in emerging...Tags: Cadbury plc, China, Caterpillar Inc., Bribery, Global Expansion
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An ode to one fine day
The sun angled down That October way And cries filled the air: "It's the final nice day!" . The season was autumn A Thursday so bright It felt like the summer So sweet was the light. . "The final nice day!" Came the blubber and sigh, "We won't...
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A razor-sharp barber, keen on magic
Where exactly to start? Cesar Juarez has had such a full and interesting life that one might begin telling his story during any of the 64 years he has spent on this planet. But let's start with the present, or, precisely, one recent late afternoon, as...
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Hey, look! An offensive line worse than the Bears'
You know what’s worse than the Bears’ offensive line? The Cowboys’ offensive line, that’s what. Hard to believe, I know. It’s not often the Bears' offensive line stinks less than the opponent’s, but just look: The...
Tags: Dallas Cowboys, NFL Pro Bowl, New York Giants, Michael Bush, Matt Forte
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Wrap it up for your wintry commute
There are many reasons to love Chicago. They just don't spring to mind when we're trudging up the steps to the train platform or waiting for the bus in the middle of a lousy winter day.
I think of our style at this time of year as the Chicago Hunch-...Tags: Travel, Commuting
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Stuff Chicagoans like
Change of SubjectBy Jessica Reynolds With all the recent news about Chicago’s shortcomings, let’s remind ourselves of what we love about this city. My list so far: -The lakefront -Portillo’s -The Sears Tower -Free concerts in Millennium Park -Strolling... -
Over the hump
Change of SubjectThis table says that statistically, historically, the so-far toothless winter 2012-2013 is on the wane. Sunday, the average daily temperature at O’Hare International Airport bottoms out at 23 degrees. Monday it ticks up to 24 degrees and begins a... -
Welcome to summer: Skilling predicts 97 for Sunday
TribLocal - Plainfield » NewsLots of heat and humidity are on the menu for the Memorial Day weekend, with an especially hot Sunday looming. According to the forecast from …... -
Welcome to summer: Skilling predicts 97 degrees
TribLocal - Glen Ellyn » NewsLots of heat and humidity are on the menu for the Memorial Day weekend, with an especially hot Sunday looming. According to the forecast from …... -
Update: 280 flights canceled as airports brace for snowstorm that could bring 5-8 inches
TribLocal - EvanstonThe winter storm moving toward the Chicago area is expected to hit mid to late morning and dump slightly more snow than predicted yesterday, the …...
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