Severe weather barrels toward Chicago area
video

Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody breaks down a line of storms that are bearing down on the Chicago area.

Severe weather risk raised for most of Chicagoland Wednesday

Strong storms, damaging winds and heavy rain are possible across the Chicago area Wednesday, and tornadoes can't be ruled out.

Is Tornado Alley shifting toward Illinois?
video

Illinois has recorded a state-leading number of tornadoes this year, prompting questions about whether tornado activity is increasing in the Midwest and what researchers are learning about changing severe weather patterns.

Illinois has recorded more tornadoes this year than any other state since 2015 | ChicagoLIVE
video

Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.