Chicago weather: Showers fade as temps drop

Chicago weather: Showers fade as temps drop

Chicago sees a cool, cloudy Wednesday before a brief warm-up later this week.

Chicago sees a cool, cloudy Wednesday before a brief warm-up later this week.

Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
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Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges

Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.

Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.

Tips on how to stay cool in the extreme heat
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Tips on how to stay cool in the extreme heat

As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Midwest, health officials are warning the public not to underestimate the severity of this heat wave.

As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Midwest, health officials are warning the public not to underestimate the severity of this heat wave.

Dangerous heat wave sweeping through Chicago
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Dangerous heat wave sweeping through Chicago

As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Midwest, health officials are warning the public not to underestimate the severity of this heat wave.

As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Midwest, health officials are warning the public not to underestimate the severity of this heat wave.

Extreme temps across US killing crops, could threaten food supply
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Extreme temps across US killing crops, could threaten food supply

An excessive heat wave has spread across many states in the south and west, causing dangerously hot weather, reaching upwards of 130 degrees.

An excessive heat wave has spread across many states in the south and west, causing dangerously hot weather, reaching upwards of 130 degrees.

West Side residents seek flood relief after record-breaking storms
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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.

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.