The combination of strong winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 28, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

Gale warnings indicate severe maritime weather that could endanger vessels, including recreational boats and commercial ...

Two dogs have tragically perished in Decatur, Illinois, succumbing to the brutal winter weather gripping the Midwest.

Dry, gusty conditions in Northeastern Illinois led the National Weather Service to issue a fire weather watch for the entire ...

A wind advisory and a fire weather watch were issued Monday for parts of the Chicago area, the National Weather Service said, ...

Central Illinois woke up to temperatures well below zero and wind chills as low as thirty below. We’ll have another night of ...

Both Monday and Tuesday are non-attendance days for Chicago Public Schools students. Wind chills will be -15 to -30 Tuesday ...

A cold weather advisory is in effect for a wide swath of central Illinois means area schools are closing or going to ...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued Cold Weather Advisories for the area through 3 pm on Tuesday. While it’s ...

Freezing winds are expected to remain in the area until Wednesday. Monday and Tuesday morning are expected to be the coldest ...