US: Chicago Sees Another Round of Snow as Season Totals Surge

Overnight snowfall early Sunday, December 7, pushed Chicago’s seasonal total past 17 inches—the fastest since 1978. More than 200 city trucks cleared roads before dawn, helping residents manage slick travel conditions.

US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Illinois, Causing Travel Disruptions

A cold front rolled through Illinois on Wednesday, December 3, bringing heavy snow, causing travel issues that included a ground stop for over an hour at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

US: Dust Devil Appears Out of Nowhere in Jefferson County, Illinois

A dust devil appeared out nowhere in Jefferson County, Illinois, on Monday, September 8.

US: Severe Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Illinois

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain to the Rockford region in northern Illinois on Thursday, July 10, causing flash flooding and leaving thousands without power.

US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Chicago Visibility Severely Reduced

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Intense Hail to Chicago Area

A severe thunderstorm with tornado threats swept through Chicago area on Thursday, May 15, bringing powerful winds, heavy rains, and intense hail.

US: Chicago Beyoncé Concert Delayed Due to Severe Weather

Severe weather hit the Chicago area on Thursday, May 15, forcing a delay of the first night of Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" tour at Soldier Field. Fans were required to evacuate the venue, with many remaining in the covered concourse.

US: Pancake Ice Formed On Lake Michigan In Chicago, IL

Pancake ice was spotted floating on Lake Michigan near Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, January 19, as dangerously cold wind chills swept through the area.

US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow And Strong Winds To Parts Of Midwest

Winter storms moved into parts of the Midwest on Thursday, December 19, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and bitter cold.

US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow And Strong Winds To Parts Of Midwest 2

Winter storms moved into parts of the Midwest on Thursday, December 19, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and bitter cold.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rains, Damaging Winds To Chicago Area

A severe thunderstorm moved into the Chicago area on Tuesday, August 27, bringing heavy rains and damaging winds. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Advisory for several counties.

US: Severe Weather Moves Through Chicago Metropolitan Area

Severe weather moved through the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday evening, August 16. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several counties in Illinois and Indiana.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Northern Illinois 2

Another tornado warning was issued for northern Illinois, including Chicago, on Monday, July 15, as severe storms with strong winds moved into the area.

US: Passengers Stranded At Chicago Midway International Airport Due To Possible Tornado

Passengers at Chicago Midway International Airport were stranded on Monday, July 15, as a possible tornado was spotted on the ground near the airport. Another tornado was reported to have touched down at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area.

US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms 2

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Northern Illinois

Another tornado warning was issued for northern Illinois, including Chicago, on Monday, July 15, as severe storms with strong winds moved into the area.

US: Tornado Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago

The National Weather Service confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Chicago on Sunday night, July 14. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area after a rare tornado warning was issued.

US: Dense Fog Moves Over Chicago Area

Dense fog moved over Lake Michigan into the Chicago area on Friday, June 14, in the middle of a sunny day.

US: Tornado-Warned Supercell Cloud Rolls Into Western Illinois

A tornado-warned supercell cloud rolled into western Illinois on Tuesday, April 16. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for the region.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain, Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, heavy rain, lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows the heavy rain hitting Chicago.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Lightning, Hail To Wisconsin 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin, and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows lightning illuminating storm clouds in New Berlin, southeastern Wisconsin.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Lightning And Hail To Chicago Metropolitan Area

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows hail hitting the Chicago metropolitan area.

US: Tornado Touches Down Near Henry, Illinois

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in Marshall and Putnam counties, Illinois. This video shows a visible cloud rotation seemingly touching the ground briefly and dissipating near Henry, Illinois.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Hail To Wisconsin

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows heavy hail in Oconomowoc, southeastern Wisconsin.