The first time was on May 7, 2023, but that warning did not involve the Chicago metropolitan area. Friday's warning was the first dust storm warning that included the city itself.

When the Chicago-area residents surveyed were asked about their motivations for consuming local news, they indicated the main reason is to meet the needs of their everyday lives. Specifically: ...

A cicada map that tracks spottings across the U.S. shows some of the highest sightings have been reported in suburbs west of Chicago, particularly near the Downers Grove area.

Severe storms, including strong winds, heavy rain, and hail, hit the Chicago Metropolitan area on Wednesday afternoon and evening, March 19. The National Weather Service issued a series of watches ...

A rare dust storm swept in from the southwest and enveloped the Chicago metropolitan area Friday evening, darkening the sky and creating eerie images. Visibility dropped to near zero and winds ...

The inclement weather is forecast for the Chicago metropolitan area north to the Wisconsin state line. “A few storms may be severe, with damaging winds and hail,” the weather service said in a ...

The Religious Landscape Study is a comprehensive survey of more than 35,000 Americans’ religious identities, beliefs and practices that’s been conducted in 2007, 2014 and 2023-24. Pew Research Center.

A new poll shows Illinois residents support merging Chicago area’s four transit agencies by a 2-1 ratio. The poll is one of the first indications of public support for the pending Metropolitan ...