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Thousands without power as storms move through Chicago area
ComEd reported more than 7,000 customers in DuPage County were without power as of around 4 p.m. Around 1,000 more were ...
Tornado watch issued as strong-to-severe storms possible Wednesday
A tornado watch has been issued in Kenosha County, with the rest of the Chicago area at a “slight” risk of severe weather on Wednesday.
Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the ...
Tuesday marks 1 year since 32 tornadoes touched down in Chicago area
On Monday, July 15, 2024​, 32 tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area alone — including several within the city ...
Severe storms could hit Illinois on Wednesday. Here's what to know
Strong storms are expected throughout Illinois this week. Here's what's predicted in the north, central, and southern regions ...
Chicago weather forecast Wednesday includes chance of severe storms; isolated tornado possible
Chicago weather forecast Wednesday includes chance of severe storms; isolated tornado possible Wednesday will be very hot and humid, with highs in the low 90s. Between about 3 and 8 p.m., strong to ...