Pritzker waives penalties, interest for taxpayers affected by severe weather
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that people and businesses impacted by the recent severe weather and tornadoes from June 29 through July 4 can ask for waivers on penalties and interest for state taxes if they are unable to meet the deadlines for filing returns or making payments.
Extreme weather pummels parts of the U.S.
Nearly 90 million Americans from the West to the Northeast are under air quality alerts as smoke from wildfires burning in Canada continues to billow into the northern U.S.
What's the hottest it's ever been in Chicago?
Chicago has been spared excessive heat so far this summer but the city is no stranger to brutal heat.
Watch: New Hampshire road buckles during flash flood
Warnings for heavy rainfall and “considerable flash flooding” were issued for areas in New York and New England, including New Hampshire, on Sunday.
People in Warrenville spend day cleaning up after EF-0 tornado
The tornado knocked out power, and on this block in DuPage County, that meant no air conditioning or water on Saturday.
Heat wave sitting over much of US Southwest, on track to break records
About a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Saturday, with the heat expected to continue into next week.
Tornado reported in DuPage County as storms barrel through Chicago area
A tornado was reported on the ground in DuPage County as severe weather made its way through the Chicago area Friday night.
Chicago weather: Storms, strong winds possible with temps in the upper 80s
A few showers and storms are trying to sneak across the Cheddar Curtain Friday morning.
NWS confirms at least 2 tornadoes tore through Elgin, another in Burr Ridge
There were several tornadoes reported across Chicago Wednesday night, including two confirmed by the National Weather Service in Elgin.
'No time to react': Suburban man describes being caught in tornado
A suburban man discusses the moment a tornado ripped through the area Wednesday night.
Tornado Warning in Chicago's northwest suburbs expires
A Tornado Warning has expired in Chicago's northwest suburbs Thursday night.
Strong winds, rain in northwest suburbs
Mike Caplan and Emily Wahls provide updates on the tornado warnings issued in McHenry and Boone counties.
Experts share tips for protecting homes during tornadoes
As residents pick up the pieces, we want to get some tips on what everyone can do to help protect their homes in case a tornado hits again. Emily Wahls spoke to some experts about just what can be done to help you stay safe.
Chicago's southwest suburbs see massive damage after tornado rips through the area
Tornadoes that ripped through the Chicago area Wednesday night caused damage to many houses, buildings and vehicles.
Chicago's southwest suburbs see massive damage from tornado
Some of the worst damage from the severe weather could be seen in Indian Head Park. A tornado knocked down power lines right onto the road and many houses sustained bad roof damage.
Kane County authorities discuss recovery efforts following tornadoes
Some of the most severe damage from Wednesday's severe weather happened in Campton Hills. Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson joined First at Four to discuss cleanup efforts.
Cleanup efforts underway after tornadoes hit Elgin
Elgin was one Chicago suburb struck by tornadoes on Wednesday.
Chicago surveys damage after multiple suspected tornadoes hit city, suburbs
National Weather Service teams were surveying storm damage Thursday in the Chicago area and northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from suspected tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.
Tornado that barreled through Elgin classified as an EF-1: NWS
Elgin residents are dealing with a massive clean-up Thursday morning after an EF-1 tornado ripped through their city yesterday.
Is Illinois the nation's new tornado alley?
Victor Gensini from Northern Illinois University talks about how meterological conditions contributed to crazy weather across the Chicago area yesterday.