Death Valley visitor suffers third-degree burns on feet amid extreme heat

The Death Valley tourist burned his feet walking barefoot on the popular Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, where temperatures exceeded 123 degrees F, park rangers said.

ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery repairs ongoing after tornado damage; gas prices surge
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Repairs are still underway at the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery after it was damaged during a tornado and there's no timeline on how long operations will be suspended for.

Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast

Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.

Chicago weather: Bask in perfect summer conditions today

Chicagoans can look forward to idyllic summer weather today, with temperatures across the city offering a comfortable start and a warm afternoon. 

Chicago weather: Watch for more storms today

Chicago won’t be quite as warm as yesterday with mostly cloudy skies. Highs will range from the upper 70s far north to lower 80s for the rest of Chicagoland. 

Chicago weather: Watch for showers and storms later today

Chicago will be warm today with scattered showers and a few storms likely by late afternoon. Highs will reach the mid 80s.