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, ...

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

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 ...

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, rushing into harm's way as he steadfastly did for decades, ...

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.

Following Tribune reporting last week that the team is pivoting its focus back to Arlington Heights and away from the city’s ...

As nasty tornadoes popped up from Kansas to Kentucky, a depleted National Weather Service was in scramble mode. The agency’s ...

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