Storm chaser gets up close look at tornado in Minnesota
Video shows the funnel crossing the rural road near Hartland, Minnesota, as debris swirls through the air.
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Video shows the funnel crossing the rural road near Hartland, Minnesota, as debris swirls through the air.
Chicago native Matt Michell proposed to Toronto native Becky Patel while the two were tracking a tornado in Arnett, Oklahoma.
Jim and Suzanne Maxwell were already planning to visit their son Mark in St. Louis. But when a deadly E-F-3 tornado hit there on the May 16, plans changed.
Jim and Suzanne Maxwell were already planning to visit their son Mark in St. Louis. But when a deadly E-F-3 tornado hit there on the May 16, plans changed. Sara Machi reports.
Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
The city learned of possible tornadoes Friday afternoon, but the city's emergency officials didn't push the button to sound outdoor warning sirens because they were out of the office at a workshop.
The answer is that it depends on where one is — the policy and plan are different in Chicago than they are in Naperville, for example.
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.
Most of the destruction happened in the southeastern part of the state where the National Weather Service confirmed an EF3 tornado ripped through the area.
Recovery efforts have begun after severe storms ripped through the Midwest and South over the weekend, killing 19 people in Kentucky and at least 28 people overall while decimating neighborhoods and towns.
At least nine people were killed after a tornado hit southeastern Kentucky, while another seven died in Missouri.
High heat is creating conditions favorable to severe weather Thursday. The Chicago area faces its highest risk of tornadoes since last year, and radar shows the worst is likely to hit Thursday evening.
As many as 11 tornadoes swept through Nebraska and parts of Iowa. Damage has been reported but there have not been any reports of injuries to humans or pets.
There will be some scattered showers for Thursday afternoon, and possibly strong storms by Friday, bringing large hail, wind damage, and possibly a tornado.
A tornado hit McCullough Academy just days before spring break. After being moved to a temporary location last week, students returned to their school on Tuesday.
An elementary school in Gary, Indiana, reopened on Tuesday, nearly three weeks after a tornado tore off part of the roof of the gym.
After days of rain and deadly tornadoes across parts of the south, the worst of the weather isn't over yet.
After days of rain and deadly tornadoes across parts of the South, the worst of the weather isn’t over yet. More severe weather is expected through Sunday morning.
At least two tornadoes touched down near Indianapolis on Wednesday, and they weren’t the only twisters produced by a massive storm system that stretched from Texas to Michigan. The National Weather Service is calling it a storm system of epic and historic proportions.
The tornado snapped more trees along its northeasterly path before dissipating in the area of Lake Village and Schneider.
Wind gusts of 81 mph were reported in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Students at McCullough Academy will have classes at the Gary Area Career Center next week while officials continue to assess damage and make plans for repairs at their damaged school.
Students at McCullough Academy will have classes at the Gary Area Career Center next week while officials continue to assess damage and make plans for repairs at their damaged school.
After the tornado tore through, the city says at least one person was trapped and had to be rescued by first responders.
A CPD spokesperson said Joseph Vecchio, 31, turned himself in on Friday and was charged with aggravated domestic battery.
The suspect was last seen fleeing the scene riding a black Segway-brand electric scooter heading west on Vallette Street from York Street on Thursday.
Cubs blew out the Seattle Mariners 19-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Thousands in Gary, Indiana, remain without power nearly two weeks after severe storms left damage and flooding.
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
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.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday told a judge they aren't yet ready to say whether they'll retry the lead defendants in the "ComEd Four" case who were convicted in 2023 of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
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.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
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.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
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.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Dozens of local South Asian cultural organizations filled the streets with floats and music.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the race, taking a lap of honor in "the beast," the presidential vehicle.
Community violence intervention leader Acclivus partnered with seven local barbershops and beauty salons to make it happen.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a 62-year-old man allegedly shot and killed a woman, whose age was not released, inside the shop.
On Sept. 1, 1992, a truck driver found a body that turned out to be that of the 21-year-old Zywicki on the side of Interstate 44 near Mount Vernon, Missouri. Zywicki had been brutally stabbed to death and had also been sexually assaulted.
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
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.
A CPD spokesperson said Joseph Vecchio, 31, turned himself in on Friday and was charged with aggravated domestic battery.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Sunday that he has deployed the Indiana National Guard to clear the way for NIPSCO crews, with power outages dragging on in Northwest Indiana.
Two people are dead and one is injured after a shooting inside a store at a strip mall in Hebron on Saturday night.
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.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
Cubs blew out the Seattle Mariners 19-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
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.
Parts of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Lower Wacker Drive in Chicago were closed Sunday morning because of the Supertri Chicago — the race formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
At least four people were killed, and 16 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.
A man was shot and killed Saturday night while sitting in a sport-utility vehicle in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
