Cicero residents call for investments in flood prevention
Last week, heavy rainfall caused devastating flooding in west suburban Cicero and the surrounding area.
Last week, heavy rainfall caused devastating flooding in west suburban Cicero and the surrounding area.
The Tornado State: Illinois emerges as new hot spot for twisters, defying traditional patterns
The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.
The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.
Illinois emerges as new hot spot for tornadoes
The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.
The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.
Woman killed in New York flash flooding as heavy rainfall pummels the Northeast
At least one person was killed in extreme flooding in New York?s Hudson Valley, where the weather swamped roadways and forced road closures Sunday night.
At least one person was killed in extreme flooding in New York?s Hudson Valley, where the weather swamped roadways and forced road closures Sunday night.
Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.
Illinois offers loans to residents, businesses impacted by March 31 tornado, storms
Residents and businesses in Illinois who were affected by severe weather on March 31 are eligible to apply for low-interest loans to help recover.
Residents and businesses in Illinois who were affected by severe weather on March 31 are eligible to apply for low-interest loans to help recover.
Dangerous heat wave threatens millions across the U.S.
A heat wave is gripping a lot of states right now in different corners of the country as summer picks up steam.
A heat wave is gripping a lot of states right now in different corners of the country as summer picks up steam.
Storm takes down trees in Chicago's East Side neighborhood
Cars and homes were damaged as trees were knocked down during a storm Wednesday night.
Cars and homes were damaged as trees were knocked down during a storm Wednesday night.
Illinois lawmaker says Chicago flooding has created a public health crisis for West Side residents
Severe weather in Chicago this week has left many residents with flooded homes.
Severe weather in Chicago this week has left many residents with flooded homes.
Illinois lawmaker says Chicago flooding has created a public health crisis
Severe weather in Chicago this week has left many residents with flooded homes.
Severe weather in Chicago this week has left many residents with flooded homes.
Cleanup continues across Chicagoland after storms
Another round of storms came through Chicagoland Wednesday, leaving several homes damaged.
Another round of storms came through Chicagoland Wednesday, leaving several homes damaged.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District combats flooding in Chicago
Trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend's flooding, city officials asked Chicago-area residents to conserve water ahead of Wednesday night's storm.
Trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend's flooding, city officials asked Chicago-area residents to conserve water ahead of Wednesday night's storm.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
Severe storms cause flooding, power outages and travel disruptions in Chicago area
Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the Chicago area on Wednesday, leaving behind more flooding after last weekend's downpours did the same.
Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the Chicago area on Wednesday, leaving behind more flooding after last weekend's downpours did the same.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cook, Lake counties as ComEd preps for possible outages
ComEd is preparing for more severe weather that is expected to hit northern Illinois Wednesday evening.
ComEd is preparing for more severe weather that is expected to hit northern Illinois Wednesday evening.
Donated school uniforms for CPS students ruined in Chicago flooding
Thousands of brand-new school uniforms that were ready to be donated have been ruined in Chicago's weekend flooding.?
Thousands of brand-new school uniforms that were ready to be donated have been ruined in Chicago's weekend flooding.?
Chicago Flood Watch: Reversing river flow too early would cause tsunami-like effect
City officials warn that if the Chicago River gates were to be opened too early, in an effort to prevent flooding by reversing the flow of the river, a tsunami-like effect would devastate the downtown area.
City officials warn that if the Chicago River gates were to be opened too early, in an effort to prevent flooding by reversing the flow of the river, a tsunami-like effect would devastate the downtown area.
Chicago Flood Watch: Reversing river flow too early would cause tsunami-like effect
Chicago is once again under a flood watch Wednesday as heavy rain threatens to bring scenes?similar to last weekend.
Chicago is once again under a flood watch Wednesday as heavy rain threatens to bring scenes?similar to last weekend.
How long can Chicago avoid excessive heat?
July is historically the hottest month of the year for Chicago, but the area has been spared excessive heat so far. A cooler pattern coming soon means we will avoid the steamy stuff for at least a few weeks.
July is historically the hottest month of the year for Chicago, but the area has been spared excessive heat so far. A cooler pattern coming soon means we will avoid the steamy stuff for at least a few weeks.
Chicago mayor calls for community support as flooding cleanup begins
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he recognizes just how much some people have lost.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he recognizes just how much some people have lost.