2 EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in LaSalle County
Two EF-1 tornadoes have been confirmed to have touched down in La Salle County Sunday night.
7 tornadoes confirmed from Monday's severe storms in the Chicago area
The National Weather Service confirmed on Thursday afternoon that seven tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area during Monday's severe storms.
Rounds of storms leave flooding, extensive damage in Chicago area
Another round of storms is sweeping through Chicago, prompting more watches and warnings. An earlier round left a wake of damage and flooding.
Air Quality Alert issued for Chicago area due to high ozone pollution
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for nearly the entire Chicago area for high levels of ozone pollution during enduring hot and stagnant weather.
2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Lake Michigan off North Shore
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Lake Michigan off the coast of Chicago's northern suburbs Wednesday afternoon.
A potentially historic El Niño has developed. Here's what it means for Chicago.
A potentially historic El Niño pattern is no longer just brewing in the Eastern Pacific – it is here.
Holiday weekend storms overwhelmed Chicago's stormwater system
The rain over the July Fourth holiday weekend overwhelmed a massive system meant to handle Chicago's stormwater, causing untreated water to be dumped into area rivers.
Chicago heat wave could bring triple digit heat index for over 5 days
The Chicago area is facing a dangerous heat wave next week, with humidity pushing temperatures into the triple digits for days and posing a real risk to life and health.
Tornado confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during Wednesday night storms
A tornado was confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during the severe storms that pounded the Chicago area Wednesday night.
Severe storms prompt tornado warnings in Chicago area
A round of watches and warnings is in effect for parts of the Chicago area, some with the possibility of producing damaging hail and tornadoes.
AI weather modeling could help create more accurate forecasts
Scientists at the University of Chicago are working on AI trained to model weather which could help create better, more accurate forecasts.
Illinois has already broken the record for number of tornadoes in a year
Illinois has seen more tornadoes in 2026 than in any year on record.
Tornado outbreak possible again in Chicago area Wednesday
Another tornado outbreak is possible in the Chicago area Wednesday with two more rounds of storms on the way.
Illinois leading U.S. in tornadoes with 140 so far in 2026
Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago area continues a concerning trend of increasing tornado frequency in the Upper Midwest.
Tornado outbreak leaves trail of damage through Chicago area
The Chicago area was pounded by severe storms for hours on Thursday afternoon and evening, with multiple reports of tornado damage stretching from the southwest suburbs to northwest Indiana.