Weather

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.

It's about to get hazy in Chicago as the wildfires in Canada send more smoke our way, sparking renewed health concerns.

A tornado was reported on the ground in DuPage County as severe weather made its way through the Chicago area Friday night.

A few showers and storms are trying to sneak across the Cheddar Curtain Friday morning. 

There were several tornadoes reported across Chicago Wednesday night, including two confirmed by the National Weather Service in Elgin.

A Tornado Warning has expired in Chicago's northwest suburbs Thursday night.

Tornadoes that ripped through the Chicago area Wednesday night caused damage to many houses, buildings and vehicles.

To truly say the drought is over, the Chicago region needs about a weekly inch to 1 1⁄2 inches of rain through the beginning of September.

Photos and videos show severe weather that moved through Chicago and the suburbs Wednesday night.

If you are traveling, check the status of your flight before heading to the airport and plan extra time in your commute.

The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornadoes touched down across the Chicago area Wednesday as severe storms barreled through the region.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon.

Last week, heavy rainfall caused devastating flooding in west suburban Cicero and the surrounding area.