Chicago weather: Unseasonably warm Friday before weekend brings temperature swings and showers

This week’s spectacular display of the Northern Lights will go down as one of the most-photographed events in history, as enthusiasts around the globe rushed to capture the dazzling auroras. 

PHOTOS: Stunning display of northern lights across Chicagoland

People across the Chicagoland area were treated to a breathtaking, rare sight of the northern lights on Thursday night.

Chicago native endures Hurricane Milton after not being able to evacuate
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Chicago native Brittany Reed moved from the South Side to Florida seven years ago. She was in town during Hurricane Milton, unable to evacuate.

Helene kills 11 members of the same family after mudslide destroys their community

A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.

NOAA honors hurricane hunter by releasing his ashes into the eye of Hurricane Milton

Peter Dodge, a NOAA radar specialist, took one last flight into a hurricane as his ashes were released into the eye of Hurricane Milton, honoring his lifelong dedication to hurricane research.

Hurricane Milton aftermath: Millions without power as deaths, flooding reported

Milton moved through Florida on Thursday after slamming into the state as a Category 3 hurricane – causing at least five deaths and leaving millions without power.

Floridians survey damage left behind by Hurricane Milton
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The death toll from Hurricane Milton is rising and millions are still without power in Florida following Wednesday night's storm.

Northern lights visible Thursday night across Chicagoland

People in the Chicagoland area were treated to another rare view of the northern lights on Thursday night and early Friday morning.

Illinois MABAS returns from Hurricane Helene deployment
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Illinois MABAS has returned hom after providing much-needed help in the Carolinas with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

FOX partners with Red Cross for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief: How to help

FOX and the American Red Cross are working together to support families affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Learn how you can donate to provide shelter, meals, and recovery assistance.

Hurricane Leslie path: Here's where it's headed

Hurricane Leslie was churning in the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm as of Thursday morning.

Hurricane Milton: Puppy rescued from rubble left behind by storm after owners go unaccounted for

Amid the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, a puppy named Benji was rescued Thursday morning from the rubble of what was once a home in a Florida mobile home retirement community. His owners are among those unaccounted for.