Hurricane Polo churns off Mexico’s Pacific coast as ‘one of the strongest storms ever’ By Megan Janetsky September 22, 2026 at 7:34 p.m. Hurricane Polo grew increasingly strong Tuesday and was forecast to gain more intensity as it...
Soaked Riot Fest forces restoration plans for swampy Douglass Park By Robert McCoppin September 21, 2026 at 6:32 p.m. Riot Fest will be financially responsible for “reasonable costs,” to restore Douglass Park, a Chicago...
Wicker Park ready for veterans motorcycle ride after massive storm cleanup By Michelle L. Quinn September 21, 2026 at 4:44 p.m. Groundskeepers with the North Township Trustee’s Office, however, have worked nonstop to make the park...
Parts of Chicago set a September rainfall record, weather service says By Finnegan Belleau September 21, 2026 at 2:32 p.m. Rain over the weekend was the most O’Hare International Airport has reported in a two-day...
NWI planning commission suggests preparing for future disasters By Doug Ross September 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m. Even as the response to the Aug. 11 derecho continues, Northwest Indiana leaders are considering...
Chicago weather: Heavy rains cancel river swim; McCook reservoir near capacity By Joe Mahr September 20, 2026 at 5:42 p.m. A long weekend of rain is expected to end Monday when there is only a...
Today in History: Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico By Associated Press September 20, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, wiping out up to 75% of...
Region leaders offer lessons from Aug. 11 derecho By Doug Ross September 19, 2026 at 12:14 p.m. Northwest Indiana leaders expressed frustration and offered lessons to learn from the Aug. 11 derecho...
Flood watch in effect Saturday as thunderstorms roll through Chicago By Deanese Williams-Harris September 19, 2026 at 1:07 p.m. Weather officials issued a flood watch until 1 p.m. Saturday as showers and thunderstorms continue...
Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon By Associated Press September 18, 2026 at 4:47 p.m. For years, scientists have explored ways to remove some of that carbon from the atmosphere,...