Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
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Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of central and western Illinois until 3 a.m.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has that 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
Rain did make its way into Chicago Thursday night, but conditions stayed dry earlier as the acts were onstage. Darius Johnson reports.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too. Climate Watch Reporter Tara Molina reports.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
A total of 32 confirmed tornadoes hit July 15 alone, while 9 more were confirmed during the July 14 storm.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a recap of the storms that brought multiple tornadoes and serious damage to the entire Chicago area, from the First Alert Weather Center.
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday. At least one person was killed during the storm outbreak.
Three tornados touched down in the Chicago area Sunday night, including two on the city's South Side, the National Weather Service confirmed.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for the county that lasted until 9:30 a.m., affecting Joliet, Lockport, and New Lenox.
A tsunami, in Lake Michigan? Here's what to know after a meteotsunami struck a Lake Michigan shore and caused water to overtake the beach.
The first day of Summer includes record heat, wildfires, and a tropical storm. There are disaster declarations in more than 50 Texas counties.
Parts of the Midwest and Northeast are under heat alerts on Thursday. High temperatures are also causing air quality problems and other health concerns.
Experts say there are dangers in the summer, too, because of the risk of severe weather. You should stay inside when there's lots of pollen, and shower and change clothes after being outdoors.
Temperatures will climb to the 90s for another muggy day before a cool down on Friday.
The rain and the wind created a mess Sunday evening.
Only 28 flights were canceled as a result of the weather.
Only 28 flights were canceled as a result of the weather.
After a delay of several hours, festival goers were evacuated early due to severe weather.
After a delay of several hours, festival goers were evacuated early due to severe weather.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, May 26, 2024.
More than 5,000 delays or cancellations across the country happened on Saturday, according to FlightAware. The TSA expects another rush Monday when travelers return home.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it could be the worst hurricane season ever, largely due to the warmest ocean surface temperatures on record.
The White Sox were trying to equal a season-high, four-game winning streak. Instead, they moved one step closer to the majors' post-1900 record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets.
Wednesday's highs will be near 87 degrees. Normal highs for September are in the mid 70s.
Caroline Vidmar's obsession with the iconic show started when she was just a kid.
Nico Hoerner hit three singles for the Cubs, and Michael Busch drove in a run.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The law firm Mayer Brown announced Fahner's death on Tuesday.
In the audience was the mother of Wadee Alfayoumi, the 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was tragically stabbed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, last fall.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course, was charged with two firearm offenses.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
Bon Appetit magazine recently unveiled its list of must-try new eateries, and among its selections is Akahoshi Ramen, which opened last year in the Logan Square neighborhood.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
Caroline Vidmar's obsession with the iconic show started when she was just a kid.
Jane's Addiction has canceled the remaining dates on its current tour, including a date this month in Chicago.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
The Chicago Board of Education will vote on the new CPS 5-year strategic plan. CPS CEO Predro Martinez joined Audrina Sinclair and Dana Kozlov ahead of the vote.
Some Chicago aldermen are expected to try and put ShotSpotter up for a vote.
Jamaica Ponder reports that for the first time in years, a legendary Pakistani musical artist who mastered the 49-note scale held a live performance, and a crowd of 200 fans packed the South Asia Institute to experience the deep cultural impact of the performance.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking sunshine in the Chicago area.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
The neighbors at Spaulding and Berteau avenues fear they could also now be in the crossfire.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
In the audience was the mother of Wadee Alfayoumi, the 6-year-old Palestinian American boy who was tragically stabbed to death in Plainfield, Illinois, last fall.
Wednesday's highs will be near 87 degrees. Normal highs for September are in the mid 70s.
The White Sox were trying to equal a season-high, four-game winning streak. Instead, they moved one step closer to the majors' post-1900 record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
While the video does not show an up-close perspective of the 59 arrests that happened that night, it does provide a much better look at the bigger picture than has been seen up to this point.
Next week marks one year since Illinois outlawed cash bail, and advocates and critics of the change have been waiting patiently to see it if has been successful — or as some predicted, a disaster.
Jomaury Champ's family sued the Chicago Public Schools for what happened to the fourth grader after officials let an unauthorized person into the school.
The White Sox were trying to equal a season-high, four-game winning streak. Instead, they moved one step closer to the majors' post-1900 record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets.
Nico Hoerner hit three singles for the Cubs, and Michael Busch drove in a run.
The Sky have now lost four of five since Angel Reese's season-ending wrist injury.
Cooper Kmet picked up football and he's turning heads as a dual-threat quarterback.
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly three months.
The neighbors at Spaulding and Berteau avenues fear they could also now be in the crossfire.
While police were questioning a person of interest, no arrests had been made as of Tuesday afternoon.
A Chicago Police bulletin was issued Sunday about the thefts, which happened between Sunday, July 21, and just this past Saturday in the nighttime and early-morning hours.
The train had just pulled into a station at the time, police said. Police did not specify which station.
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
