Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana
Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a category 2 storm, making landfall with destructive 100 mph winds and dangerous storm surge along the Bayou state's coastline.
Watch: Northern Lights shine bright as lava from volcanic eruption in Iceland shoots into the air
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
Disaster Proclamation issued for several Illinois counties after July storms, flooding
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation in several Illinois counties following severe storms and flooding last month.
Evanston storm damage: Cleanup efforts underway
Cleanup efforts are underway in Evanston after a powerful storm Tuesday night left a trail of damage, toppling trees, blocking streets, and littering the area with debris.
Shocking video captures moment falling tree narrowly misses bicyclist in Wisconsin
Dramatic video shows a bicyclist in Milwaukee narrowly avoiding being hit by a falling tree.
Overnight storms leave more than 20,000 in Chicago area without power
Tens of thousands of people woke up without power Wednesday morning after late-night storms blew through the Chicago area, downing trees and causing damage.
How to protect pets against sunburn and heatstroke
As the summer heat continues to rise, it's important for pet owners to be vigilant about their furry companions' well-being.
'Corn sweat': How Illinois crops are adding to the heat and humidity
As the Midwest grapples with sweltering heat, you may hear the term ‘corn sweat’ making its rounds.



















