Elk Grove Village residents seek relief at the pool from sweltering temps
The place to be Tuesday is in the shade or in the pool as temperatures are expected to hit 100 degrees across the Chicago area.
The place to be Tuesday is in the shade or in the pool as temperatures are expected to hit 100 degrees across the Chicago area.
One year later: Looking back at the Father's Day tornado in suburban Chicago
Four-hundred homes were impacted by a tornado that touched down one year ago in suburban Chicago.
Four-hundred homes were impacted by a tornado that touched down one year ago in suburban Chicago.
One year after devastating tornado, suburban residents rally around reconstruction
Four-hundred homes were impacted by a tornado that touched down one year ago in suburban Chicago.
Four-hundred homes were impacted by a tornado that touched down one year ago in suburban Chicago.
State of emergency issued in Broadview to help clean-up efforts after severe storms
Many of the streets in Broadview are filled with tree debris but there’s even more in the backyards – that’s where extra muscle came in to help Thursday.
Many of the streets in Broadview are filled with tree debris but there’s even more in the backyards – that’s where extra muscle came in to help Thursday.
State of emergency issued in Broadview to help clean-up efforts after severe storms
Broadview residents are banding together to clean up their community after severe storms wreaked havoc on the western suburb.
Broadview residents are banding together to clean up their community after severe storms wreaked havoc on the western suburb.
Breakthrough treatment for hair loss disorder shows promise
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about a potential breakthrough hair loss treatment, vaccines for children and heat-related illnesses.
Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about a potential breakthrough hair loss treatment, vaccines for children and heat-related illnesses.
Bellwood residents battle heat while cleaning up damage from severe storm
The people who lived in a Bellwood condominium said they are grateful they lived through a terrifying storm that ripped the roof right off the top of their building, but now comes the hard work of how to proceed and the heat is not helping things.
The people who lived in a Bellwood condominium said they are grateful they lived through a terrifying storm that ripped the roof right off the top of their building, but now comes the hard work of how to proceed and the heat is not helping things.
Bellwood residents battle heat as they clean up damage from severe storms
Temperatures are expected to near 100 degrees Wednesday across the Chicago area.
Temperatures are expected to near 100 degrees Wednesday across the Chicago area.
Chicago lays out plan to assist residents as extreme heat plagues city
The extreme heat prompted the National Weather Service to issue an "excessive heat warning" in northern Illinois that expires Wednesday evening.
The extreme heat prompted the National Weather Service to issue an "excessive heat warning" in northern Illinois that expires Wednesday evening.
EF-0 tornado occurred Monday in Schaumburg, Roselle: NWS
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down Monday in suburban Chicago.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down Monday in suburban Chicago.
AAA warns of dangers while driving in extreme heat
This extreme heat isn't just a concern when you are outside. AAA is warning drivers of the dangers heat brings while on the road.
This extreme heat isn't just a concern when you are outside. AAA is warning drivers of the dangers heat brings while on the road.
Storms knock out power for thousands as dangerous heat plagues Chicago area
As temperatures soared on Tuesday, many suburban families were hit with a perfect storm. In Bellwood, residents were not only busy cleaning up the mess Mother Nature left, but some also had no way to escape the brutal heat.
As temperatures soared on Tuesday, many suburban families were hit with a perfect storm. In Bellwood, residents were not only busy cleaning up the mess Mother Nature left, but some also had no way to escape the brutal heat.
Chicago breaks down plan to battle this week's extreme heat
Chicago is rolling out its plan to keep everyone safe over the next three days as extreme heat plagues the city.
Chicago is rolling out its plan to keep everyone safe over the next three days as extreme heat plagues the city.
Bellwood residents battle heat after being displaced due to storms
More than 18,000 ComEd customers remain without power Tuesday afternoon after powerful storms tore through the Chicago area the day before.
More than 18,000 ComEd customers remain without power Tuesday afternoon after powerful storms tore through the Chicago area the day before.
Stretch of extreme heat prompts warnings from Chicago officials
“Do not underestimate the health risks of heat and humidity, they are dangerous and, in some cases, can be deadly,” said Dr. Jennifer Seo, chief medical officer for the Chicago Department of Public Health.
“Do not underestimate the health risks of heat and humidity, they are dangerous and, in some cases, can be deadly,” said Dr. Jennifer Seo, chief medical officer for the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Chicago braces for blistering heat wave, officials dish out safety tips
Stay cool and drink water. Those were among the top recommendations of city leaders who gathered Tuesday morning to offer suggestions on how residents could stay safe and look out for each other during a heat wave that was expected to send temperatures soaring into the high 90s Tuesday.
Stay cool and drink water. Those were among the top recommendations of city leaders who gathered Tuesday morning to offer suggestions on how residents could stay safe and look out for each other during a heat wave that was expected to send temperatures soaring into the high 90s Tuesday.
Brookfield Zoo among venues torn up by powerful storm
Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.
Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.
Service for over 40,000 ComEd customers across Chicago area impacted by severe weather
Michael Fountain from ComEd talks about the disruptions in service after severe storms wreaked havoc Monday night across Chicago.
Michael Fountain from ComEd talks about the disruptions in service after severe storms wreaked havoc Monday night across Chicago.
Severe storms rip through Chicago area with 90 mph winds
Tornado warnings sounded across the Chicago area as storms ripped through the region Monday evening, with winds reaching up to 90 mph in Chicago and knocking out power to thousands.
Tornado warnings sounded across the Chicago area as storms ripped through the region Monday evening, with winds reaching up to 90 mph in Chicago and knocking out power to thousands.
Clean-up efforts get underway after severe storms wreak havoc on Chicago area
Severe storms ripped apart trees, damaged homes and brought strong downpours Monday night across the Chicago area.
Severe storms ripped apart trees, damaged homes and brought strong downpours Monday night across the Chicago area.