Weather
Chilly Weather Keeping Swimmers Away From Local Pools
An unusually cool start to the summer season has been hampering attendance at some local swimming pools.
Heavy Storms Cause Power Outages, Flooding In Chicago Area
Thousands of homes and businesses in the Chicago area were left in the dark overnight, and many local streets were flooded, after heavy thunderstorms soaked the region late Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Flash Flood Warning Issued For Much Of Chicago Area
Several Chicago-area counties are under a flash flood warning as “torrential” thunderstorms move across the metro area.
Local Expert: Overhyped Weather Coverage Negatively Impacting Public
A Chicago journalist and author who wrote the book on storm chasing is troubled that a pursuit that used to be solely be for science has turned into a ‘spectator sport’ and is worried that often-times overhyped weather coverage may be dulling the public’s senses when it comes to dangerous weather.
History Of Tornadoes In Chicago Area
Twisters with that kind of force that flattened Moore, Okla., have hit the Chicago area in the past, and have been extremely deadly.
Nearly 5,000 ComEd Customers Still Without Power
Thursday’s spring storm, which brought lightning strikes, high winds, heavy rain and flooding, knocked out power to thousands of ComEd customers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
State Of Emergency: Massive Rains Create Widespread Flooding
An epic deluge swamped Chicagoland on Thursday, submerging neighborhoods across the area and prompting Gov. Quinn to declare a state of emergency.
Strong Rains, Potential Flooding For Chicago Area
A wave of strong storms will be sweeping though the Chicago area Wednesday and Thursday, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and watches on and off.
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms To Soak Chicago Area
Keep your umbrella handy today. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving through the Chicago area.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Far Northwestern Suburbs
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued this morning for Boone, McHenry and Winnebago counties in the far northwestern suburbs. A flood warning is also in effect in parts of Lake County.
Rain, Thunderstorms Ahead For Chicago Area, Snow Possible By Thursday
It’s looking like a messy week of weather for the Chicago area, with more rain likely on and off Tuesday, severe thunderstorms possible Wednesday, and even some snow possible Wednesday night into Thursday.
Winter Storm Buries Central Illinois, Largely Misses Chicago Area
A winter storm that buried much of central Illinois in heavy snow largely missed the Chicago area Sunday and early Monday. The storm prompted many schools and universities downstate to cancel classes, and police advised people not to drive in that part of the state unless it’s an emergency.
Still Waiting For Spring, Maybe We Should Sue The Groundhog
It’s March 22, the third day of spring, but you’d never guess it by going outside or checking the forecast. So who do we blame for the lack of spring weather? Maybe we can follow the lead of an Ohio prosecutor, and take the groundhog to court.
Chicago Off To Cold Start To Spring
If you walked outside, you wouldn’t believe today is the first day of spring. But there it is, right on the calendar, March 20. Spring has sprung.
Winter Weather Advisory For Morning Commute
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for sleet, snow, and freezing rain, which is in effect until 11 a.m.
Winter Storm Blankets Chicago With Heavy Snow
Snow plows were out in force, hundreds of flights have been cancelled at the city’s airports, and many area schools were closed on Tuesday, amid a storm that could drop up to 10 inches of snow.
Chicago Snow Forecast: All Day Snow Event
Here is the latest from CBS 2′s Steve Baskerville on the upcoming snow.
Winter Storm Could Dump 10 Inches Of Snow By Wednesday
A winter storm bearing down on Chicago could bring up to ten inches of snow to the area by Wednesday.
Chicago Snow Totals
Here are snowfall totals, reported to the National Weather Service, from Tuesday’s winter storm.
Northern Suburbs Hit Hardest By Snow, More Snow Possible Today
Residents in the far northern suburbs were digging out from heavy snow early Wednesday, after they were hit hardest by the winter storm that blew through the Chicago area on Tuesday. A couple more inches could fall on Wednesday.
Most Popular News
- Divers Pull Body From Lake Michigan On South SideA young man's body has been pulled from Lake Michigan, not far from where a missing University of Chicago student is believed to have been when he vanished during last week's thunderstorms.403
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.2434
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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Twitter Updates
- Karen Lewis on CPS problems: minority neighborhoods are disproportionately disinvested by the city. cbsloc.al/16J27eq 1 hour ago
- Chicago police have pulled a body from Lake Michigan near Oakwood Boulevard. cbsloc.al/16gdeui 3 hours ago
