Illinois Weather

The massive amount of rain that we've been having in Rockford is no joke. If you're like me, you're lucky enough to have slept through it. However, the remnants of the weather are apparent and jarring.

Experts are forecasting potential derecho and high wind threats for Northern Illinois...here's how to keep your family safe.

We've been dealing with some serious heat lately, and it appears hot conditions are going to stick around. Here's where to go to cool off and keep yourself healthy.

For most Illinois residents, it's a big fear to be caught driving during a tornado, and here's something that you should never do.

We're definitely in severe weather season here in Illinois, and thunderstorm watches, warnings, and events are happening on a weekly basis. You often hear a weather forecast tell you to get inside because of the dangerous winds and lightning, but are you really safe from lightning when you're inside?

We've had a lot to look up into the sky and see over the last month or so, including a solar eclipse and meteor showers. Now, in a little less than two weeks, we get a look at the big picture in our solar system with the Parade of Planets.

What's going on with the atmosphere? Well, I'm reading all sorts of things about solar flares, solar eruptions, and something called a "solar maximum." Whatever the exact scientific explanation may be, the bottom line is that your chances to see the Aurora Borealis from Illinois still remain very good for the next few days...maybe longer.

Get ready, Illinois! Brace yourselves for another scorching summer ahead, with record-breaking temperatures expected to soar above 90 degrees.

Love it or hate it, spring in the Midwest is wild, and these 10 posts perfectly illustrate what life is like in Illinois right now.

Spring is a rollercoaster in Illinois, from false spring to the good part. Get ready for unpredictable weather changes and the infamous Pooper-Scooper Shuffle phase!