Chicago weather: Dry through Saturday, rain likely on Father's Day

Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Dry weather sticks around through Saturday before a cooler, wetter pattern moves in. Father's Day plans may need a backup option.

Inside look at ComEd's Command Center ahead of more severe weather

ComEd is activating its Command Center and staging crews ahead of Wednesday's expected severe weather. Here's how the utility is preparing.

LIVE | Severe weather moves to Central Illinois, Indiana

Central Illinois and Indiana remain under threat of severe weather tonight, while the Chicago area has a low chance of thunderstorms this evening.

Centuries-old 'witness tree' near Abraham Lincoln's home destroyed by storms
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Last week's storms toppled the last remaining witness tree planted outside Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home. Lincoln Home National Historic Site superintendent Chris Collins talks losing a living piece of American history.

Portage mayor says city is prepared as more severe storms bear down
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The mayor of Portage spoke with FOX Chicago Tuesday morning as severe weather barrels toward the area nearly a week after storms left behind significant damage across the northwest Indiana city.

Chicago weather: Severe storm threats return to region

Today we have the chance for strong to severe storms. It is gusty either way, with non-thunderstorm winds of up to 30-40 mph.

Americans expected to pay more to cool homes this summer, new research finds

Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.

At least 20 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak

An EF-3 tornado in Streator, Illinois, and another in Kouts, Indiana, were among the strongest confirmed last week. Now, parts of Chicagoland could face another tornado threat Wednesday.

Chicago weather: Severe storms, tornado risk return Wednesday

Another round of severe weather could target Chicagoland Wednesday, including the threat of tornadoes. Here's what to know.

Residents assess damage as power restoration continues in Merrillville

Generators were running across Merrillville on Monday night as electric crews continued working to restore power following last week's tornadoes.