Crystal Lake battered by powerful storm

Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.

Severe thunderstorms to pass through Chicago area Wednesday

A large portion of northern Illinois was under a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday as a band of of bad weather passed through the region.

Strong storms move through Chicago area, knock out power for 100,000

More severe weather and dangerously warm temperatures were expected across northern Illinois Wednesday, a day after thunderstorms knocked out power to more than 190,000 customers.

NWS confirms 6 tornadoes as severe weather wreaks havoc on northern Illinois

Forecasters confirmed that at least six tornadoes touched down in four northern Illinois counties Monday afternoon, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.

Drone video shows tornado touch down in Sycamore, Illinois
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A tornado that touched down Monday in Sycamore, Illinois was captured on drone video. (Video courtesy Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers)

Tornadoes leave behind damage across Chicago area
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Several tornadoes were reported Monday as severe thunderstorms with damaging hail moved through the Chicago area, according to meteorologists.

Cleanup begins after overnight storms down trees in Zion

Thunderstorms roared through the northern suburbs overnight producing high winds, lightning and heavy rain.

Thousands lose power after severe thunderstorms hit Chicago area

Thousands of residents were without power after severe thunderstorms passed through northern Illinois early Thursday.

‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US

Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.