The reason Chicago can feel 9 degrees hotter compared to the suburbs
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
The reason Chicago can feel 9 degrees hotter compared to the suburbs
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
Chicago weather: Thursday gears up to be among hottest days of this summer
Today the peak heat index will be between the low 90s and 108 degrees. The actual high will be the the low to mid 90s with plenty of sun. There are heat advisories and warnings in effect through Friday night - when more severe storms are expected to hit.
Today the peak heat index will be between the low 90s and 108 degrees. The actual high will be the the low to mid 90s with plenty of sun. There are heat advisories and warnings in effect through Friday night - when more severe storms are expected to hit.
Chicago weather: Heatwave continues with advisory in effect through Friday
Today and tomorrow will be the hottest of this "heatwave." Highs will be in the low to mid 90s except near the lake.
Today and tomorrow will be the hottest of this "heatwave." Highs will be in the low to mid 90s except near the lake.
Chicago weather: Thursday morning forecast
FOX 32's Mike Caplan has your Thursday morning weather outlook.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan has your Thursday morning weather outlook.
Chicago weather: Triple-digit heat index values expected Thursday and Friday
The Chicago area is pretty quiet right now, but there is a chance for storms to pop up Wednesday night.
The Chicago area is pretty quiet right now, but there is a chance for storms to pop up Wednesday night.
Triple-digit heat index values expected Thursday and Friday
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
Illinois tops the nation with 119 tornadoes reported this year
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
Illinois tops the nation with 119 tornadoes reported this year
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
As the state braces for more storms, Illinois has unfortunately taken the top spot on a list that no one wants to be on.
Illinois weather: Tree damages garage, lightning strike starts apartment fire
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Illinois weather: Tree damages garage, lightning strike starts apartment fire
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Crews were on scene in Lake Bluff cleaning up after a massive tree on Prospect Avenue came crashing down.
Drastic temperature differences in Chicago pose health hazard to urban residents: study
A new study says based on where you live within the city of Chicago, you could be facing a more intense heat compared to your neighbors.
A new study says based on where you live within the city of Chicago, you could be facing a more intense heat compared to your neighbors.
Study reveals drastic temperature differences in Chicago, posing health hazard to urban residents
A new study says based on where you live within the city of Chicago, you could be facing a more intense heat compared to your neighbors.
A new study says based on where you live within the city of Chicago, you could be facing a more intense heat compared to your neighbors.
FEMA to assess damage from storms over July 4 weekend
FEMA leaders are assessing the damage in the Chicago area from those storms over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
FEMA leaders are assessing the damage in the Chicago area from those storms over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
FEMA looks at damage from storms over July 4 weekend
Officials created a preliminary assessment after going door-to-door looking at damage from the severe storms that happened June 29-July 2 in the Chicago area.
Officials created a preliminary assessment after going door-to-door looking at damage from the severe storms that happened June 29-July 2 in the Chicago area.
Air quality affects outdoor activities, cancels Bears open training camp
Air quality affected many people's routines Wednesday amid storms and 90-degree heat. The Bears open training camp was canceled and the team had to move practice inside due to air quality in the moderate level.
Air quality affected many people's routines Wednesday amid storms and 90-degree heat. The Bears open training camp was canceled and the team had to move practice inside due to air quality in the moderate level.
Chicago weather: Heat, humidity to peak Thursday and Friday
FOX 32 meteorologist Tim McGill has your Wednesday afternoon forecast and a look ahead at some hot and sticky weather for the remainder of the week.
FOX 32 meteorologist Tim McGill has your Wednesday afternoon forecast and a look ahead at some hot and sticky weather for the remainder of the week.
Poor air quality, sweltering heat and severe storms draw Chicagoans indoors Wednesday
All in the Chicago area are bracing for a hot end to the week that may also see severe storms and air quality issues.
All in the Chicago area are bracing for a hot end to the week that may also see severe storms and air quality issues.
Poor air quality draws concerns for outdoor activities
Poor air quality and sweltering heat made for some uncomfortable morning walks Wednesday. People were out early walking dogs and running errands to avoid the worsening air quality and storms forecasted for later in the day. The Chicago Bears had to cancel open training camp as well.
Poor air quality and sweltering heat made for some uncomfortable morning walks Wednesday. People were out early walking dogs and running errands to avoid the worsening air quality and storms forecasted for later in the day. The Chicago Bears had to cancel open training camp as well.
Chicago weather: 90-degree heat continues with chance of storms Wednesday
Today will be hotter and more humid than yesterday when highs reached 91 degrees at ORD and stayed in the upper 80s at many other regular reporting sites.
Today will be hotter and more humid than yesterday when highs reached 91 degrees at ORD and stayed in the upper 80s at many other regular reporting sites.