Severe storms plowed through the Chicago area Thursday night, after the record-breaking high temperatures created conditions favorable for an outbreak. Thursday night had brought the Chicago area ...

Poor air quality was expected across the entire Chicago area Tuesday as an “air quality alert” was issued for all of Northeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana through midnight.

Heat index values, the “feels like” temperatures, could potentially reach 110 degrees on Tuesday. Overnight temperatures are only expected to drop to the mid- to upper 70s. Climate change is ...

The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area grew by 70,762 people — less than 1% — from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. That was the ninth-largest numeric growth of any metropolitan area in ...

An Excessive Heat Warning was in effect through 10 p.m. Tuesday. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is in effect until midnight due to pollutants trapped near the surface due to the stagnant air.

The Chicago weather forecast includes a Heat Advisory for the entire area and an Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County Sunday and Monday.

Amid a summer heat wave in the Chicago area, some truly eye-popping heat index readings were recorded around the region. According to data published by the National Weather Service and gleaned ...

Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Friday will be the 17th Chicago Area Air Pollution Action Day in 2023. The city of Chicago has several cooling areas for residents during the heat.

A Chicago Democrat is facing criticism after saying she will no longer share crime alerts because it creates a negative "perception" of marginalized communities. Local Alderman Leni Manaa ...