weather

An old weather saying claims the first snow arrives six weeks after the final September thunderstorm. With storms in the forecast, could Northern Illinois see snow around Halloween?

Northern Illinois needs rain, but Wednesday's storms could bring heavy downpours, flooding concerns, and possible weather headaches for families with outdoor plans.

Wildfire smoke continues to impact northern Illinois, forcing Rockford City Market to cancel and the Discovery Center to postpone outdoor events.

Illinois shattered its tornado record in 2026 and meteorologists say the final count could climb even higher.

One of several Illinois tornadoes caused major destruction in Streator, where homes were damaged and injuries were reported.

Several cooling centers across Rockford and Boone County are available to help residents avoid dangerous summer heat.

Illinois residents from Chicago to Waukegan reported spotting a rare fireball meteor Monday night, prompting nearly 200 witness reports.

More severe weather may be on the way for Illinois, with meteorologists warning of possible tornadoes following last week’s damaging storms.

Tornado sirens sparked big questions from kids across Illinois. Here are simple answers to help families understand what’s really happening in the sky.

After last year’s concerns, some tornado sirens in Winnebago County still aren’t working. Pecatonica residents are once again raising safety concerns.