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Afternoon Briefing: DuPage County launches new tornado warning system
Following Tribune reporting last week that the team is pivoting its focus back to Arlington Heights and away from the city’s ...
Severe thunderstorms pound Chicago area, fueled by record heat
Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.
Live radar: Track strong-to-severe thunderstorms in Chicago area
The Chicago area can expect showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, Thursday night. The entire area remains ...
Severe weather sweeps through Chicago area after city breaks 64-year-old temperature record
The city reached a record-breaking 93 degrees Thursday, topping the previous May 15 record of 91 degrees set in 1961.
Rare dust storm blows through Chicago area
The National Weather Service said it was only the second time its Chicago office ever issued a dust storm warning.
Beyoncé kicks off Chicago show after severe weather delays: 'So happy to be on the stage'
Beyoncé's forged away with the opening night of her "Cowboy Carter" concert in Chicago, despite delays due to severe weather ...
Fire weather watch issued for Chicago area, NWS says
The Chicago area is at serious risk of severe weather on Thursday, but another weather threat could emerge on Friday.
Satellite images show apocalyptic ‘wall of dust’ swallowing Chicago
An apocalyptic ‘wall of dust’ is barreling across Chicago — so vast, it’s visible from space. Satellite imagery shows the ...
People in 5 States Given Just Minutes To Get to Safety Before Tornado
A multi-day severe weather event continued on Tuesday as tornado warnings were issued in at least five states.