Now that the dust has settled, many are wondering just how and why such an out-of-the-ordinary weather phenomenon happened.

Some powerful storms hit Central Illinois late Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain and even hail pelted the town of Paxton, ...

White-knuckle moments were caught on camera as tree limbs came crashing down around workers sheltering in their truck.

WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent to talk about the dust storm that hit Chicago last week.

Instead of parking beneath an overpass, experts recommend exiting the highway to find more suitable shelter. Should you find ...

Illinois lawmakers advance bills on parole board reform, police hiring, and tornado-safe warehouse rules after recent crises.

George Wendt, an American actor and comedian who earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance as Norm Peterson ...

CHICAGO - Storms may turn severe in southern parts of Chicagoland this afternoon, with a few brief tornadoes possible. An approaching low-pressure system is triggering scattered showers and storms ...

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse amplified calls Tuesday for a global zero-tolerance policy from the new pope’s American ...

There is a risk of strong to severe storms capable of producing tornadoes in the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon and evening, ...

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County ...

The Chicago area woke up to a soggy morning Tuesday, with more soaking rain, downpours and scattered showers and even the chance for severe weather through the evening.