Why does the US have the most tornadoes?
Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.
Illinois Tollway deploys 'Hot Weather Patrols' to help stranded drivers amid Chicago heatwave
With extreme heat causing tires to deflate or tear, engines to overheat, and air conditioning to fail, sitting in a broken-down car can quickly become dangerous.
Tips on how to stay cool during Chicago's heatwave
Even if you love the warm weather, the heat can be dangerous and even deadly. However, there are precautions you can take to stay safe.
Beat the heat at one of Chicago's public pools
The Chicago Park District on Monday celebrated the opening of its 77 indoor and outdoor pools, one week earlier than last year.
Chicago pet owners warned of heat dangers as temperatures rise
With a heat wave expected to hit Chicago next week, the Anti-Cruelty Society is warning pet owners to watch for signs of heat-related illness in their animals.
Chicago weather: Severe storms possible in south suburbs
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for LaSalle, Grundy, and Kankakee counties.
Livonia tornado kills 3-year-old boy, injures mother and baby
A tornado that hit Livonia without warning killed a 3-year-old boy when the powerful storm caused a tree to crash onto a home on Wednesday.
22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms across multiple states
A series of powerful storms over the Memorial Day weekend caused at least 22 deaths and widespread destruction in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky, with severe weather warnings extending to the East Coast.
Tornadoes cause damage in southern Illinois, cleanup underway
While the Chicago area experienced tornado warnings with minimal damage over the Memorial Day weekend, southern Illinois is dealing with the aftermath of two confirmed tornadoes.
