'Mini Nerf football': Hailstone produced during severe storms breaks Illinois record
A Kankakee 14-year-old discovered a larger-than-average hailstone during severe storms in Illinois. That hailstone broke the record for largest hailstone not just in Illinois but possibly for any place east of the Mississippi River. FOX Chicago meteorologist JD Rudd explains how the hailstone was discovered and how researchers found it broke the record.
A Kankakee 14-year-old discovered a larger-than-average hailstone during severe storms in Illinois. That hailstone broke the record for largest hailstone not just in Illinois but possibly for any place east of the Mississippi River. FOX Chicago meteorologist JD Rudd explains how the hailstone was discovered and how researchers found it broke the record.
Mid-march snowstorm makes for icy commute across Chicago area
Fox Chicago's Se Kwon takes a look at road conditions as a snowstorm hit the Chicago area overnight.
Fox Chicago's Se Kwon takes a look at road conditions as a snowstorm hit the Chicago area overnight.
Chicago-area schools close amid winter storm: LIST
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Several Chicago-area school districts announced closings Monday as a winter storm brought several inches and blizzard conditions to the region.
Powerful winter storm expected to bring blizzard conditions across Midwest, including in NW Illinois
A powerful winter storm could bring blizzard conditions and several feet of snow to parts of the Midwest, including in northwest Illinois.
A powerful winter storm could bring blizzard conditions and several feet of snow to parts of the Midwest, including in northwest Illinois.
Family ski trip ends in tragedy after brother finds sister swept away by Utah avalanche
A Massachusetts girl was skiing at a Utah ski resort when the avalanche struck on Feb. 19, according to police.
A Massachusetts girl was skiing at a Utah ski resort when the avalanche struck on Feb. 19, according to police.
Winter storm wreaks havoc on the Northeast and they're not out of the woods yet
Crews and residents in the Northeast are cleaning up roads and properties after a major snowstorm.
Crews and residents in the Northeast are cleaning up roads and properties after a major snowstorm.
Dunkin' is giving away limited-edition iced coffee gloves on Friday
If you're an iced coffee lover, even in the coldest of weather — Dunkin' has a gift just for you!
If you're an iced coffee lover, even in the coldest of weather — Dunkin' has a gift just for you!
Florida freeze: More than 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas collected by Florida wildlife officials
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
Chicago weather: Cold streak lingers as snow chances stay limited
Chicago remains stuck in a prolonged cold stretch, with spotty snow chances before a late-week and early-next-week warmup.
Chicago remains stuck in a prolonged cold stretch, with spotty snow chances before a late-week and early-next-week warmup.
Driving with snow on top of your car is illegal in several states across the US
Drivers who don't clear the top of their vehicles can face fines as high as $1,500 in several states.
Drivers who don't clear the top of their vehicles can face fines as high as $1,500 in several states.
Chicago weather: Heavy lake-effect snow Friday, Saturday; winter weather advisories issued
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Emily Wahls has your weather update!
Park Forest apartment building condemned after tenants report no heat
Some residents of an apartment complex in Park Forest don’t have heat—and they say it’s not the first time they’ve dealt with serious problems.
Some residents of an apartment complex in Park Forest don’t have heat—and they say it’s not the first time they’ve dealt with serious problems.
Lake Geneva Winterfest kicks off with America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational
Snow, art, and winter fun take over Lake Geneva as Winterfest begins, featuring the famous Snow Sculpting Invitational and a preview of the festivities.
Snow, art, and winter fun take over Lake Geneva as Winterfest begins, featuring the famous Snow Sculpting Invitational and a preview of the festivities.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Drone team helps find missing Fishtown dog Benji after major snowstorm
A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.
A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.
Power outages linger across the South as deadly winter storm cleanup continues
Even as snow clears, hundreds of thousands across the South remain without power while airlines recover from delays and crews warn of ongoing dangers from ice, extreme cold, and falling trees.
Even as snow clears, hundreds of thousands across the South remain without power while airlines recover from delays and crews warn of ongoing dangers from ice, extreme cold, and falling trees.
3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'
Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.
Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.
Chicago officials confident in salt supply as others face shortages
While crews across the Chicago area plow snow and spread salt to keep roads safe, there is a nationwide salt shortage.
While crews across the Chicago area plow snow and spread salt to keep roads safe, there is a nationwide salt shortage.
See Chicagoland's snowfall totals after weekend winter storm blankets region
How much snow did your neighborhood get??? See here!
How much snow did your neighborhood get??? See here!
See Chicagoland's snowfall totals after weekend winter storm blankets region
How much snow did your neighborhood get?❄️ See here!
How much snow did your neighborhood get?❄️ See here!