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Severe storms miss Chicago area Tuesday, but hit hard downstate
Some powerful storms hit Central Illinois late Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain and even hail pelted the town of Paxton, ...
Live radar: Follow along as steady rains move into Chicago area
After a rainy morning impacted commutes across the Chicago area, more storms are expected this evening as tornado warned storms fire off just south of the region.
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Dust Storm Friday Was City’s Worst Since 1930s, Weather Service Says
Storms on Friday sent dust from central Illinois farms into the city. Chicago hasn't seen a dust storm that significant since ...
Rare dust storm warning issued across Chicago as strong winds kick up parched farmland
The Chicago area is cleaning up hundreds of downed trees and bracing for more storms following Thursday's record-busting ...
Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water amid storms
Chicago-area residents have been asked to reduce water use, including delaying showers and not doing laundry, as heavy rains fall across the region, with more rain expected throughout the day.
More storms take aim at central US, where many are digging out from tornado damage
More severe storms were expected to roll across the central U.S. this week following the weather-related deaths of more than ...
Beyoncé weathers the storm in Chicago: Top moments from her thrilling opening concert
Beyoncé didn't let the rain stop her Chicago opener. Despite delays, she rocked the stage. Here are some standout moments ...
‘Not common': Where did the Illinois dust storm come from and why did it happen?
A large dust storm swept through Illinois Friday, sparking the first-ever dust storm warning for Chicago as it led to ...