Tornadoes touched down in Oak Brook; DuPage, Will counties among others
Severe weather caused damage in parts of the Chicago area Saturday night.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow Totals From Thursday's Storm;
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Chicago Weather: Rain Totals From Sunday And Monday Storms
A long and dreary stream of steady rain from Sunday into Monday brought 1 to 4 inches of rain to the Chicago area.
Tornadoes Confirmed In Dyer, Indiana; Crete, Illinois From Saturday Storms
Two tornadoes have been confirmed in the Chicago area from the severe storms that also dumped rapid heavy rain on the on Saturday.
Damage From Tornado In Naperville Sunday Night Deemed Consistent With EF-3 Rating
The damage from the tornado that struck Naperville and other west and southwest suburbs late Sunday night has been deemed consistent with an EF-3 rating.
High Hits 76 At O'Hare On Easter Sunday 2021, Making For Tie For 8th Warmest On Record
The high reached 76 degrees at O'Hare International Airport this Easter Sunday, making for a tie for the eighth warmest Easter on record in Chicago.
Chicago Weather: Recent Storms Break May Record For Rainfall
For the third year in a row, Chicago has seen more than 8 inches of rain in May, with a record 8.3 inches so far this month, following two major rainstorms in the past week.
Chicago Weather: City Nearing Record For May Rainfall
According to the National Weather Service, more rain fell in Chicago between Thursday and Sunday than during 1,759 of the 1,792 months of rainfall on record.
Chicago Weather: O'Hare Sets Daily Rainfall Record; Storms Dump More Than 5 Inches In Some Suburbs
On Thursday alone, 3.53 inches of rain fell at O'Hare, shattering the old May 14 record of 1.95 inches, set in 1945, and the wettest single day at the airport since Oct. 14, 2017.
Chicago Weather: Bitter Cold And Biting Wind On Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory until 10 a.m. for Boone, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, McHenry, and Winnebago counties.
Chicago Weather: Snow Totals From This Weekend's Winter Storm
Here are the 24-hour total snowfall amounts reported by the National Weather Service as of Sunday morning:
Chicago Weather: Snow Totals For New Year's Eve
Here are the 24-hour total snowfall amounts reported by the National Weather Service as of Tuesday morning:
Chicago Weather: First Half Of November Was Coldest On Record; But 50s Ahead This Week
According to the National Weather Service, the first half of November was the coldest in 148 years for Chicago, with an average temperature of 31.2 degrees.
Chicago Weather: More Heavy Rain Soaks Chicago Area As Second Round Of Strong Storms Dump Several Inches
Rain has cleared out of the Chicago area, but not before soaking the city and suburbs following back-to-back nights of storms.
Tornado Warning Expired For DeKalb, Kane And Kendall Counties; Thunderstorm Activity Still In The Area
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of DeKalb and Lee counties until 4 p.m.
'Life-Threatening Waves' Prompt Warnings For Swimmers, Boaters On Lake Michigan
Winds are expected to increase to 15 to 25 mph Friday afternoon over the lake, creating dangerous waves.
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Waukegan
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down in Waukegan Tuesday night.
National Weather Service Investigating Likely Tornado Tuesday Night In Waukegan
A funnel cloud was spotted over the city near the Waukegan Airport around 7 p.m. The National Weather Service has said there is evidence a tornado likely occurred, causing a narrow path of damage for about two miles.
'Probable' Tornado Under Investigation In Waukegan Area
The National Weather Service on Tuesday was investigating a "probable" tornado in Waukegan.
Rough Waves On Lake Michigan Prompt Warnings For Swimmers, Boaters
The National Weather Service and the U.S. Coast Guard are warning people to stay out of the water at Chicago's beaches, due to waves up to six feet high.
Chicago Weather: Excessive Heat Warning Delayed, But Heat Wave Still Coming; Mayor Says City 'Completely Unified' In Response
Thunderstorms that moved through the Chicago area have delayed the arrival of a heat wave, with highs now expected to reach only the upper 80s to low 90s on Thursday, but extreme temperatures are still expected to arrive on Friday.
Heat Hacks: Weather Updates And Tips To Stay Cool During Chicago's Hottest Temps Of The Year
The hottest temperatures of the year are on the way for Chicago over the next three days, prompting an excessive heat warning from Thursday afternoon through Saturday night.
Streets And Homes Flooded In South Suburbs After Heavy Rain Overnight; 'This Is Just Not What I Need Right Now'
Heavy storms moved across parts of the Chicagoland overnight, dropping as much as six inches of rain in some places and leading to flash-flooding in the south suburbs and parts of northwest Indiana.
Dense Fog Advisory In Effect Across Chicago Area
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory across the Chicago area until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool and cloudy
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, expect it to be partly cloudy and cool for Tuesday with highs ranging from low 60s near the lake, to low 70s along and south of I-80.
Candace Parker makes Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People of 2022
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University of Chicago teaming up with city to install more than 100 cameras near Hyde Park campus
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List of rules for reopening after murder nearby has West Side gas station owner frustrated
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Getting Hosed: East Garfield Park resident $64,000 for water bill; 'There must be a mistake'
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Huntington Bank branch in heart of the Loop robbed
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Algonquin school bus driver gets prestigious national award reserved for teachers
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Driver killed after Metra MD-N line hits dump truck, partially derails in Grayslake
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Woman arrested after shooting, killing dog that got loose in Kenosha
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Dry and quiet
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Aldermen plan special City Council meeting Wednesday to grill police, parks, schools leadership about summer safety plans
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Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
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FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
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Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
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