US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of US Muslim Boy - Illinois

Man Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of US Muslim Boy - Illinois

Joseph Czuba, who was formally indicted on eight felony charges in connection with the death of 6-year-old Wadea al-Fayoume and the stabbing of his mother, appears for his arraignment on October 30, 2023, with his attorneys George Lenard and Kylie Blatti at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Illinois. Photo by Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Blues Brothers (1980)

The Blues Brothers (1980)

John Belushi & Dan Aykroyd Characters: 'Joliet' Jake Blues & Elwood Blues Film: The Blues Brothers (USA 1980) Director: John Landis 16 June 1980 Date: 16 June 1980

The Blues Brothers (1980)

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Dan Aykroyd & John Belushi Characters: Elwood Blues & 'Joliet' Jake Blues Film: The Blues Brothers (USA 1980) Director: John Landis 16 June 1980 Date: 16 June 1980

The Blues Brothers (1980)

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Dan Aykroyd & John Belushi Characters: Elwood Blues & 'Joliet' Jake Blues Film: The Blues Brothers (USA 1980) Director: John Landis 16 June 1980 Date: 16 June 1980

The Blues Brothers (1980)

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Ray Charles, Dan Aykroyd & John Belushi Characters: Ray,Elwood Blues,'Joliet' Jake Blues Film: The Blues Brothers (USA 1980) Director: John Landis 16 June 1980 Date: 16 June 1980

The Blues Brothers (1980)

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Dan Aykroyd & John Belushi Characters: Elwood Blues & 'Joliet' Jake Blues Film: The Blues Brothers (USA 1980) Director: John Landis 16 June 1980 Date: 16 June 1980

The Blues Brothers (1980)

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Dan Aykroyd & John Belushi Characters: Elwood Blues & 'Joliet' Jake Blues Film: The Blues Brothers (USA 1980) Director: John Landis 16 June 1980 Date: 16 June 1980