Ft. Myers resident describes chaos as Hurricane Ian tore through Florida
Alex Christakis talks about her experience as Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida last night and into this morning.
American Red Cross Illinois lending a helping hand during Hurricane Ian relief
Celena Roldan, CEO of American Red Cross Illinois region, talks about their efforts to send support to those impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Video shows man rescue cat trapped in Hurricane Ian's storm surge
Video from Bonita Springs, Florida, shows the man carefully approach the cat and gently carry it to safety.
Florida Governor DeSantis provides update in wake of Hurricane Ian
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says recovery efforts are underway while the now tropical storm leaves two million people without power. The state is looking at next steps as many counties require massive infrastructure rebuilds.
History of worst hurricanes to hit Florida, where Ian falls
Hurricane Ian is among the worst storms to hit Florida ranking up there with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, the strongest to make landfall in the U.S.
Volunteers and supplies make their way to Florida to help in aftermath of Ian
Volunteers from the Chicago area are heading south to assist the victims of Hurricane Ian and provide relief for storm-stricken areas.
Hurricane Ian downgrades to Category 1, dangerous winds, storm surge continue to batter Florida
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida near Cayo Costa just after 3 p.m. ET, bringing catastrophic storm surge and winds to the state.
Chicago family experiences Hurricane Ian year after moving to Florida
A Chicago family is thinking twice about moving to Florida. A year ago they called Bucktown home, but Wednesday they were in the eye of the storm.
As Hurricane Ian slams Florida, Red Cross mobilizes to help
Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are already in Florida to help displaced residents, and hundreds more — including some from Illinois — will be on the way very soon.
Illinois Red Cross mobilizing to help Florida residents
Hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are already in Florida to help displaced residents, and hundreds more — including some from Illinois — will be on the way very soon.
American Red Cross mobilizing to help Florida residents
Here at home, residents are ready to help those stuck in Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian: Flights not coming in or going out to Florida from Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Flights are not coming in or going out to Florida from O'Hare International Airport as Hurricane Ian made landfall earlier this afternoon.
Tree branch hits Jim Cantore during Hurricane Ian report: 'Just give me a minute'
Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.
Hurricane Ian impacts Chicago flights as the Category 4 storm approaches Florida's coast
Travelers coming from Florida to Chicago were grateful to catch the last few flights out of the hurricane zone.
O'Hare feels impact of Hurricane Ian, receives flights from Florida
Travelers from Florida are filled with emotions and relieve to be out of the hurricane zone as they arrive at O'Hare.
Hurricane Ian may be among top 5 most powerful hurricanes to make US landfall
With top sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Ian is a strong Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, but only four hurricanes have ever struck the U.S. with stronger winds.
Floridians brace for rapidly approaching Hurricane Ian
Captain Juan J. Fernandez, a Florida JROTC instructor, talks about how locals are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Ian and breaks down helpful survival tactics.
Pets from Florida shelters evacuated to Chicago ahead of the storm
The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago expects to aid 35 pets that are being evacuated from Florida due to Hurricane Ian. many of the animals are expected to be fostered by people in the community.
Hurricane Ian: How to get compensated if your flight was canceled
Major airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights without a fee, but each airline’s travel waiver has different restrictions and deadlines.
Chicago airports feel impact of Hurricane Ian
Local organizations are heading to Florida to assist residents affected by Hurricane Ian while others are flying into Chicago to avoid the storm.