Lake-Effect Snow, Record Cold: US Faces Harsh Winter Weekend Ahead Much of the U.S. is facing dropping temperatures brought about by Arctic air blast. International Business Times · Jan 2, 2025
Light snow showers expected through Saturday, significant systems move in Monday As of 6 p.m., O’Hare airport had recorded about 1.9 inches of snow and Midway about 1.6 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2024
Chicago nears record-breaking temperatures with high of 80 degrees The Oct. 24 record of 83 degrees was set in 1963, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023
Thousands without power after latest thunderstorms rake Chicago area Wind gusts topped 50 mph and more than an inch of rain was recorded at O’Hare International Airport Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023
Weather officials confirm multiple tornadoes Wednesday in northeast Illinois, still surveying damage CHICAGO — National Weather Service officials said Thursday multiple tornadoes were confirmed in northeast Illinois but they still had survey teams out exploring twister touchdowns. Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2023
Chicago’s air quality is worst in the world after Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the region, global pollution index shows CHICAGO -- Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires coated Chicago and the surrounding areas with haze as weather officials issued an air quality alert for parts of the Great Lakes, Lower Mississippi and Ohio valleys Tuesday morning. Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2023
Chicago’s air quality on Tuesday was the world’s worst Conditions were expected to improve as winds push the mass south overnight into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Those with respiratory issues were warned to stay indoors or wear masks. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023
Rain or snow coming later this week; NWS says stay tuned The National Weather Service is tracking a storm that could bring a “decent accumulation” of snow. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023
Flooding, tornado damage in Chicago suburbs after early Saturday storms, more severe weather expected CHICAGO — A tornado touchdown in southern Naperville Saturday morning resulted in damage to the roof of one commercial building and trees and tree limbs being downed, city officials reported. Chicago Tribune · Jul 23, 2022