Today in Chicago History: Derecho! 100,000 homes without power after winds reach 82 mph.
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 5, according...
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Displaced Merrillville residents of June tornado want investigation into hotel conditions
A few residents who lost their housing appeared in person or sent representatives on their...
Ticks on the rise in Illinois due to milder winters, scientists say
Illinois’ tick season may be starting earlier, lasting longer and creeping into new corners of...
Severe thunderstorms expected in Chicago Friday afternoon into evening, weather service warns
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Cook County Friday afternoon.
Aurora postpones Friday night fireworks show due to predicted storms
Following strong storms Thursday night and storms predicted for Friday evening, Aurora is rescheduling its...
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up
Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up across the United States.
Park Forest mayor says managers doing ‘not enough’ for residents of Autumn Ridge Apartments
Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods says Autumn Ridge Apartments managers aren't doing enough as residents...
As Chicago heats up, advocates and experts slam city for not addressing ‘inadequate’ cooling network
During this week's heat wave, only five locations in addition to police stations planned to remain open...
Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat
The perfectly manicured lawns of Wimbledon’s famous tennis courts are as green as ever, though,...
Extreme heat continues to pound Chicagoland with heat index expected to reach 105 degrees
An extreme heat warning is in effect for the Chicago area until midnight Thursday, weather...