Severe weather barrels toward Chicago area
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Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down a line of storms that are bearing down on the Chicago area.

Severe weather risk raised for most of Chicagoland Wednesday

Strong storms, damaging winds and heavy rain are possible across the Chicago area Wednesday, and tornadoes can't be ruled out.

Is Tornado Alley shifting toward Illinois?
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Illinois has recorded a state-leading number of tornadoes this year, prompting questions about whether tornado activity is increasing in the Midwest and what researchers are learning about changing severe weather patterns.

Illinois has recorded more tornadoes this year than any other state since 2015 | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.

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
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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.