Severe Weather

Mar. 27, 2026

Vegetation Fire Reported Near Forested Area in Rockford

Emergency crews responding to blaze near 11th Street and Baxter Road

Mar. 27, 2026

Central Illinois Coaches Grapple with Extreme Temperature Swings

Unseasonably warm weather followed by freezing temps leave athletes and coaches on high alert

Mar. 24, 2026

Vegetation Fire Reported in Pecatonica Area

Crews responding to active fire on Trask Bridge Road

Mar. 17, 2026

Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Delayed at O'Hare Airport

Winter storm disrupts travel in Chicago region

Mar. 16, 2026

Arlington Heights Area Schools Close Due to Blizzard Warnings

Falling and blowing snow leads to hazardous travel conditions, school closures

Mar. 16, 2026

Chicago-Area Schools Closed Due to Heavy Snow, Blizzard Warning

More than a dozen schools and districts in northern Illinois counties have closed or delayed classes.

Mar. 16, 2026

Chicago-Area Schools Close Amid Winter Storm

Blizzard conditions and hazardous travel prompt closures across the region

Mar. 16, 2026

Blizzard Warning Issued for Chicago Area

Heavy snow, high winds create dangerous travel conditions during morning commute

Mar. 16, 2026

Blizzard Conditions Slam Chicago Region

Hazardous snow and wind create travel disruptions across the area.

Mar. 16, 2026

Blizzard Warning Issued for Parts of Chicago Area

Strong winds and heavy snow create hazardous travel conditions

Mar. 16, 2026

Chicago Flooding Disrupts Red Line, Prompts Flood Advisory

Heavy rains cause transportation issues and standing water across the city

Mar. 16, 2026

Chicago-Area Schools Shut Down as Blizzard Warning Expands

Several suburban districts cancel classes due to expected heavy snow and high winds.

Mar. 16, 2026

McHenry County Schools Closed Due to Blizzard Warning

Many districts opt for closures or e-learning on Monday, March 16th

Mar. 16, 2026

National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in New Athens

Tornado touched down for about a minute, causing damage to structures and trees

Mar. 16, 2026

CTA Red Line Trains Disrupted by Flooding

Shuttle buses replacing service at North/Clybourn station due to heavy storms

Mar. 15, 2026

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for McHenry County

Snow and strong winds could create hazardous travel conditions on Monday morning

Mar. 15, 2026

Powerful Winds, Severe Storms Threaten Central Illinois

Officials urge residents to take precautions as damaging winds and possible tornadoes are expected.

Mar. 14, 2026

High Winds Damage Structures Across Chicago Area

Roofs blown off school and apartment building, trees downed in widespread storm impact

Mar. 14, 2026

Severe Storms and Tornadoes Threaten Midwest and South

Weather forecasters warn of enhanced risk for damaging winds and tornadoes across multiple states on Sunday.

Mar. 13, 2026

Accumulating Snow Expected in Chicago Area After 60-Degree Temps

Winter storm to bring snow, severe storms, and plummeting temps to the region this weekend