Advocacy group launches 'Plow the Sidewalks' campaign
Here in Chicago, a group is concerned about snow-covered sidewalks this winter.
Here in Chicago, a group is concerned about snow-covered sidewalks this winter.
September "sizzled" as more disasters took a toll worldwide
Another top ten warmest month on record and another round of billion-dollar weather disasters. These dire monthly reports just keep on coming.
Another top ten warmest month on record and another round of billion-dollar weather disasters. These dire monthly reports just keep on coming.
Freeze alerts issued for more than 70 million Americans as coldest air of season invades Midwest, South, East
The cold air will be accompanied by snow, rain and wind from the Great Lakes to the Northeast, as the season's first significant snowstorm buries the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The cold air will be accompanied by snow, rain and wind from the Great Lakes to the Northeast, as the season's first significant snowstorm buries the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Power outages, damage reported after tornado warnings in Wisconsin
Heavy rains and strong winds were reported in southern Wisconsin Wednesday.
Heavy rains and strong winds were reported in southern Wisconsin Wednesday.
Tornado spotted touching down in southern Wisconsin
A tornado has been reported in southern Wisconsin where there is a warning in effect until 1 p.m. There is a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Lake County until 1:30 p.m.
A tornado has been reported in southern Wisconsin where there is a warning in effect until 1 p.m. There is a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Lake County until 1:30 p.m.
Hurricane Orlene weakens to Category 3 ahead of Mexico landfall
Damaging winds, flooding rainfall and a dangerous storm surge are significant threats as Hurricane Orlene nears popular Mexican tourist destinations.
Damaging winds, flooding rainfall and a dangerous storm surge are significant threats as Hurricane Orlene nears popular Mexican tourist destinations.
City seeks disaster declaration for September 'supercell' storm
Earlier this month, Chicago was hit with a supercell storm that dumped four to six inches of rain and caused heavy flooding — especially on the city's North Side.
Earlier this month, Chicago was hit with a supercell storm that dumped four to six inches of rain and caused heavy flooding — especially on the city's North Side.
City seeks disaster declaration for September 'supercell' storm
A disaster declaration would make residents and business owners qualify for federal aid.
A disaster declaration would make residents and business owners qualify for federal aid.
Long list of 2022 billion-dollar weather disasters gets even longer
Ian will probably rank among the costliest weather disasters in U.S. history. Billion-dollar weather disasters are becoming more common and climate change is making them more likely.
Ian will probably rank among the costliest weather disasters in U.S. history. Billion-dollar weather disasters are becoming more common and climate change is making them more likely.
Chicago volunteers head to Florida in aftermath of Ian
At least 10 volunteers from the Illinois region are on their way to Florida to join the more than 900 volunteers already providing aid.
At least 10 volunteers from the Illinois region are on their way to Florida to join the more than 900 volunteers already providing aid.
Florida Governor DeSantis provides update in wake of Hurricane Ian
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says recovery efforts are underway while the now tropical storm leaves two million people without power. The state is looking at next steps as many counties require massive infrastructure rebuilds.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says recovery efforts are underway while the now tropical storm leaves two million people without power. The state is looking at next steps as many counties require massive infrastructure rebuilds.
History of worst hurricanes to hit Florida, where Ian falls
Hurricane Ian is among the worst storms to hit Florida ranking up there with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, the strongest to make landfall in the U.S.
Hurricane Ian is among the worst storms to hit Florida ranking up there with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, the strongest to make landfall in the U.S.
Chicago family experiencing Hurricane Ian after relocating to Florida last year
A Chicago family is thinking twice about moving to Florida.
A Chicago family is thinking twice about moving to Florida.
Chicago family experiences Hurricane Ian year after moving to Florida
A Chicago family is thinking twice about moving to Florida.?A year ago they called Bucktown home, but Wednesday they were in the eye of the storm.?
A Chicago family is thinking twice about moving to Florida.?A year ago they called Bucktown home, but Wednesday they were in the eye of the storm.?
Chicago airports feel impact of Hurricane Ian
Local organizations are heading to Florida to assist residents affected by Hurricane Ian while others are flying into Chicago to avoid the storm.
Local organizations are heading to Florida to assist residents affected by Hurricane Ian while others are flying into Chicago to avoid the storm.
‘Go home, Ian, you’re drunk’: Floridians use plywood to tell Hurricane Ian what they think
Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to grow into a Category 4 storm by the time it reaches the Sunshine State on Wednesday.
Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to grow into a Category 4 storm by the time it reaches the Sunshine State on Wednesday.
Chicago area organizations mobilize to provide relief for Florida residents
Hurricane Ian is churning in the Gulf of Mexico, and people in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for what could be the first direct hit in more than a century.
Hurricane Ian is churning in the Gulf of Mexico, and people in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for what could be the first direct hit in more than a century.
Hurricane Ian could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane near Tampa Bay
If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.
Chicago area organizations mobilize to help Florida residents as Hurricane Ian forces evacuations
Hurricane Ian is churning in the Gulf of Mexico, and people in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for what could be the first direct hit in more than a century.
Hurricane Ian is churning in the Gulf of Mexico, and people in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for what could be the first direct hit in more than a century.
Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 2 in Caribbean; Tampa Bay, Florida braces for major threat
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Tampa Bay area as mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of the region.
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Tampa Bay area as mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of the region.