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A mix of snow and rain made for a messy morning commute in the Chicago area Wednesday morning, but in many areas, the snow melted as soon as it hit the ground, and milder temperatures later this week means what little that did stick won't stay for long.
Very mild conditions are expected to dominate across the Midwest this month, according to the latest forecast models from the National Weather Service.
Black Friday will be a dreary day for bargain hunters to be out shopping in the Chicago area, with chilly temperatures and light rain possible much of the day.
The next couple days will be unseasonably cold for Chicago, and while temperatures will be mild for Thanksgiving Day, it's likely to be a soggy holiday.
Chicago's first snowfall of the season was coming Friday night, and for some areas – especially north and west of the city – the first winter storm could be a big one.
Expecting as much as 7 inches of snow in some outlying suburbs, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather watch for 17 counties north and west of Chicago, from Friday night through early Saturday afternoon.
Some Chicagoans just can't wait for the snow, apparently. Or, at least, they're not waiting for the snow to arrive to begin calling dibs on parking spots.
A large fall storm system was bringing plenty of rain to the Chicago area on Tuesday, with more than 2 inches possible in some spots by Wednesday afternoon.
Gusts of up to 50 mph were measured across the Chicago area overnight, with some gusts as strong as 64 mph over the lake.
A mild and sunny start to the day on Wednesday will give way to a strong fall storm that will bring damaging winds to most of Illinois.
Sunny and pleasant, rainy and windy, cold and brisk; Chicago will have a taste of all kinds of weather over the next week.
The Windy City will live up to its nickname later this week, as a fall storm is expected to bring strong winds to the Chicago area starting Wednesday night, and continuing through the day Thursday.
Monday was expected to be mild and dry across the Chicago area, but as remnants of Hurricane Patricia move north, rain should begin falling Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, and the week should end with noticeably cooler conditions.
Not only has the Category 5 hurricane forced airlines and travel agencies to scramble to change plans for customers, it's likely to have an effect on weather in the Chicago area sometime next week.
After a crisp and cool weekend for Chicago, much warmer temperatures are on the horizon this week.
A very chilly weekend is ahead for Chicago, and the National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Friday night, as temperatures could drop into the 20s across much of the area.
Get ready to put a couple extra blankets on the bed, and make sure your furnace or radiators are working properly, as temperatures could plunge below freezing at night this weekend.
Columbus Day should be a great day to spend outdoors in Chicago, with much warmer temperatures than normal, although a cold front will bring a big change in temperatures overnight.
Race officials with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon were taking a wait-and-see approach to the potential for temperatures that will be warmer than ideal for runners on Sunday.
The cool, windy weather that has had Chicagoans bundling up in sweaters and jackets most of the week was expected to continue through Saturday, before temperatures start returning to normal early next week.
The normal high for September 28 is 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, and it was already 68 at Midway by 6:15 a.m. Monday's high was expected to reach about 80 degrees, which is closer to normal for mid-June or late August than the end of September.
Temperatures should be above average all week in Chicago, making for a warm and sunny start to fall. On Wednesday, the first day of autumn, the high should be about 79.
Severe weather left its mark on the Chicago area Friday night, from flooding to a tornado that touched down in southwest suburban Frankfort, and efforts to clean up and recuperate from the damage continued Saturday morning.
Thunderstorms moving through the Chicago area have prompting a flash flood watch for all of northeastern Illinois, and a flash flood warning for a smaller part of the Chicago area.
Seven people were hurt, two critically, when a semi-truck and a work van crashed in southwest suburban Bridgeview early Wednesday morning.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The Chicago Tribune reported that more than 300 of 700 employees previously cut have been rehired, as district leaders continue to scramble to close a massive, multimillion-dollar budget gap. Lauren Victory reports.
As the tariff back-and-forth heats up between the U.S. and Canada, the latter country is now slapping an additional 50% tariff on U.S. steel and aluminum, and a 25% tariff on imported dairy and seafood.
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have made their return to the United Kingdom.
It has been a frustrating stretch for residents of Northwest Indiana who were without power for two whole weeks, and many want to know why it took so long to restore power — and whether such outages can be prevented. Illinois state Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) joins Audrina Sinclair to discuss the issue.
The jury will soon decide the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother on trial in the murder of her three children. Legal Analyst Irv Miller has analysis.
NIPSCO said power has been restored to 99% of customers impacted by this month's devastating storms.
Three men were injured after a shooting on Chicago's West Side on Tuesday night.
Seven people were hurt, two critically, when a semi-truck and a work van crashed in southwest suburban Bridgeview early Wednesday morning.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16 minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged four minutes.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
