West Side residents seek flood relief after record-breaking storms

Many residents on Chicago's West Side are still struggling to recover almost two weeks after record-breaking storms dumped up to 9 inches of water on the city.

Pritzker waives penalties, interest for taxpayers affected by severe weather

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that people and businesses impacted by the recent severe weather and tornadoes from June 29 through July 4 can ask for waivers on penalties and interest for state taxes if they are unable to meet the deadlines for filing returns or making payments.

Heatwaves setting records across the US, but is Chicago's turn coming?
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Record-breaking heatwaves scorch Phoenix, Houston, and Florida, while Chicago escapes the sizzle. But brace yourselves, Chicagoans, as the temperature outlook takes an unexpected turn. Is the Windy City about to break a scorching record of its own?

What's the hottest it's ever been in Chicago?

Chicago has been spared excessive heat so far this summer but the city is no stranger to brutal heat.

Chicago weather: Highs hit low 80s amid poor air quality

Today will feature smoke in the morning with improving air quality through the day from north to south.

Watch: New Hampshire road buckles during flash flood

Warnings for heavy rainfall and “considerable flash flooding” were issued for areas in New York and New England, including New Hampshire, on Sunday.

People in Warrenville spend day cleaning up after EF-0 tornado

The tornado knocked out power, and on this block in DuPage County, that meant no air conditioning or water on Saturday.

Heat wave sitting over much of US Southwest, on track to break records

About a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Saturday, with the heat expected to continue into next week.

Entire state of Illinois under air quality alert because of Canadian wildfire smoke

The wildfire smoke brings a toxic brew of contaminants known as “particulate matter 2.5." Wearing N-95 or KN-95 masks can help filter out the dangerous pollution.