Meteor likely cause of boom in parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, National Weather Service says
The fireball in the sky and a loud boom that startled residents on Tuesday morning was captured on video from multiple angles.
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The fireball in the sky and a loud boom that startled residents on Tuesday morning was captured on video from multiple angles.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after the National Weather Service said at least three tornadoes touched down during severe storms Friday.
The Chicago area is under a red flag warning. Here's what you need to know.
Illinois is no stranger to severe weather; from tornadoes to blizzards, we see it all. There are concerns the National Weather Service is not using updated technology, but a new radar called the “Phased Array Radar” could be the replacement.
Extreme rainfall events in Chicago, including two observed this summer, are becoming more common as the climate warms.
What is a Beach Hazards Statement? These warnings are issued by the National Weather Service for dangerous swimming conditions at Chicago beaches along Lake Michigan.
The extreme heat continues in the Midwest, the Southeast and some parts of the Northeast.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the entire Chicago area Wednesday and Thursday, when the heat index will feel like triple digits.
On Monday, July 15, 2024, 32 tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area alone — including several within the city limits.
Ground search operations were disrupted Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where many lives were lost in the catastrophic July 4 flooding.
The death toll in Texas from flash flooding has risen to over 100 and officials and volunteers are still searching for dozens of missing people. Now questions have emerged about cuts to the National Weather Service and whether early warning systems failed.
The National Weather Service says five to seven inches of rain fell in just three hours, more than most urban drainage systems can handle.
The sirens in St. Louis were not activated ahead of a tornado last week. Sabrina Franza wanted to know about tornado siren activation protocols in Chicago and the suburbs.
An investigation has been launched into why St. Louis' tornado warning system was not activated before a deadly tornado last week. That left Sabrina Franza wondering about the siren protocol in Chicago and the suburbs, and who is in charge of activating the air-raid sirens in those places.
Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.
CBS News Chicago found that scaled-back services are already making weather forecasts from your phone to your television less accurate. Meteorologist David Yeomans reports.
The NWS says warnings will only go out in English.
At least six tornadoes hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana as severe storms moved through the area Wedneday evening, National Weather Service officials confirmed on Thursday.
A line of severe thunderstorms racing across the Midwest could bring destructive winds over 70mph to Chicago and the Southwest Suburbs late Friday night, along with a chance of some tornadoes.
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
For the Chicago area, the outlook shows the potential for a wetter-than-normal winter with average temperatures expected.
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
Lauren Victory reports it happened during severe storms Monday night. The National Weather Service reported at least 10 tornadoes on the ground as dangerous storms hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.
Ramon joined with the National Weather Service to deliver the seminar at the Westmont Fire & Police Facility.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon talks to Mike Mardou with the National Weather Service about the importance of severe weather strategic planning and how local communities can stay safe.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
A man was shot while inside his car in Chicago's River North neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
A woman died after she was found inside a burning home in Logan Square.
A man is in court on Saturday for the death of a Chicago firefighter who died from injuries after battling a fire in Rogers Park.
Meet Lenore, she is looking for a forever home!
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
A Chicago man is charged with murder and arson in the death of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
A man was stabbed on a CTA Blue Line platform overnight on Chicago's West Side.
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 even though Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the game because of a bruised left eye.
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
A man was charged Thursday after a long police chase that alternated between high and low speeds on interstates through Chicago's north suburbs the day before.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
