4 tornadoes touch down in suburbs amid severe weather Friday
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down during the storms in the Chicago area Friday night. There were two EF-1s and two EF-0s all generally in the south and western suburbs.
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down during the storms in the Chicago area Friday night. There were two EF-1s and two EF-0s all generally in the south and western suburbs.
At least 4 tornadoes hit Chicago's suburbs Friday night
There have been more than 120 tornadoes in Illinois so far this year, a huge increase over last year's 80.
There have been more than 120 tornadoes in Illinois so far this year, a huge increase over last year's 80.
Two tornadoes hit Kankakee County during latest round of storms, National Weather Service confirms
Before Friday night's storm, there had already been 119 tornadoes reported in Illinois so far this season, making it the state with the highest tornado count in the country.
Before Friday night's storm, there had already been 119 tornadoes reported in Illinois so far this season, making it the state with the highest tornado count in the country.
Pritzker asks for federal aid for victims of July 2 storms in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn and Stickney
After looking at more than 2,800 homes in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn and Stickney, storm damage assessment teams have determined that there is enough reason to ask for federal help for July 2 flooding victims.
After looking at more than 2,800 homes in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn and Stickney, storm damage assessment teams have determined that there is enough reason to ask for federal help for July 2 flooding victims.
Severe weather barrels through Chicago area, Tornado Warnings issued
A Tornado Warning was issued late Friday night for Will and Kankakee counties, as severe thunderstorms plodded through the Chicago area, bringing heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, lightning and reports of hail.
A Tornado Warning was issued late Friday night for Will and Kankakee counties, as severe thunderstorms plodded through the Chicago area, bringing heavy rain, powerful wind gusts, lightning and reports of hail.
Severe weather barrels through Chicago area
The extreme heat would be the fuel for the fire Friday night, when damaging storms were expected to move in from the west.
The extreme heat would be the fuel for the fire Friday night, when damaging storms were expected to move in from the west.
Woman found dead in Peoria apartment after overheating
The state's first heat-related linked to this recent heat wave is confirmed.
The state's first heat-related linked to this recent heat wave is confirmed.
Chicago weather: Tracking severe storms and extreme heat
Chicago is a muggy mess right now, with severe weather possible Friday night.
Chicago is a muggy mess right now, with severe weather possible Friday night.
Chicagoans finding ways to cool off amid heatwave
It was a hot and sticky day with more heat on the way!
It was a hot and sticky day with more heat on the way!
The reason Chicago can feel 9 degrees hotter compared to the suburbs
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
Illinois tops the nation with 119 tornadoes reported this year
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
Illinois tops the nation with 119 tornadoes reported this year
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
Illinois weather: Tree damages garage, lightning strike starts apartment fire
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Illinois weather: Tree damages garage, lightning strike starts apartment fire
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
FEMA to assess damage from storms over July 4 weekend
FEMA leaders are assessing the damage in the Chicago area from those storms over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
FEMA leaders are assessing the damage in the Chicago area from those storms over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
FEMA looks at damage from storms over July 4 weekend
Officials created a preliminary assessment after going door-to-door looking at damage from the severe storms that happened June 29-July 2 in the Chicago area.
Officials created a preliminary assessment after going door-to-door looking at damage from the severe storms that happened June 29-July 2 in the Chicago area.
Poor air quality, sweltering heat and severe storms draw Chicagoans indoors Wednesday
All in the Chicago area are bracing for a hot end to the week that may also see severe storms and air quality issues.
All in the Chicago area are bracing for a hot end to the week that may also see severe storms and air quality issues.
Chicago weather: 90-degree heat continues with chance of storms Wednesday
Today will be hotter and more humid than yesterday when highs reached 91 degrees at ORD and stayed in the upper 80s at many other regular reporting sites.
Today will be hotter and more humid than yesterday when highs reached 91 degrees at ORD and stayed in the upper 80s at many other regular reporting sites.
Johnson assesses Chicago storm damage with FEMA officials
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday went door-to-door to evaluate the aftermath of the July 4th weekend storms.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday went door-to-door to evaluate the aftermath of the July 4th weekend storms.
Dangerous heat wave sweeping through Chicago — what to know
As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Midwest, health officials are warning the public not to underestimate the severity of this heat wave.
As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Midwest, health officials are warning the public not to underestimate the severity of this heat wave.