Whirlwind forms on Chicago River
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A whirlwind was captured on video spinning through the Chicago River on Monday.

Damaging storms that swept the Midwest killed at least 4 people
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Monday's damaging storms are being blamed for at least four deaths, and a path of damage stretching from the southern plains to the Great Lakes.

Powerful storms leave behind damage, knock out power in parts of Chicago area

"I was on a work call and I looked out the window and I was like, 'it kind of looks like there's a tornado outside right now,'" said Katherine Goudal.

Chicago braces for strong storms Monday

All storm hazards are in play for Chicago today with damaging straight-line winds as the primary threat.

Family members credited for saving life of girl struck by lightning near Garfield Park Conservatory
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A promising update on a young teen recently struck by lightning on Chicago's West Side. The girl's family said she was able to return home and expects her to be able to start off the school year without issue.

Chicago's summer will end up above average but wait until you see long range forecast

It's been a warm summer, but the season could really sizzle within a few decades. An "extreme heat belt" is expected to develop and Chicago will be within it according to a new study.

Nevada family fights for stricter laws after daughter killed in wind-blown bounce house

A lack of U.S. regulations and oversight surrounds the popular, easily rentable inflatable party attraction that could be putting thousands of kids at risk for injury or death, according to researchers.

Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms

At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Kankakee County, parts of northwest Indiana

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Kanakee County, northern Newton County in Indiana and southern Lake County in Indiana.

Severe weather leaves damage across Chicago area
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Downed trees and broken branches were reported across the Chicago area Wednesday after storms swept through.

Girl, 13, critically injured when lightning strikes her in Chicago
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Around 1 p.m., the Chicago Fire Department says they received a call of a teenage girl being struck by lightning near the Garfield Park Conservatory.