Kentucky governor declares state of emergency after tornado-warned storms cause significant damage
The tornado warned storms come after a deadly tornado outbreak on Dec. 10-11, which killed over 80 people in the state.
Colorado wildfires: At least 580 homes destroyed, 34K evacuated
Colorado wildfires fueled by gusty winds burned an estimated 580 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials were assessing the damage on Friday.
Kentucky couple, married 56 years, died holding on to each other in tornado
Billy and Judy Miller, who were married 56 years, died while holding on to each other after tornadoes swept through Kentucky earlier this month.
2 infants survive Kentucky tornado that carried them away in bathtub
A grandmother says two babies have survived a Kentucky tornado last weekend that ripped the bathtub they were in out of the ground, tossing it with them inside.
Tornado relief: FOX makes $1 million donation to American Red Cross
In the aftermath of last weekend’s tornadoes, the FOX Corporation announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to aid the recovery effort.
Strong winds force semi to fall from overpass onto street below in Chinatown
The Chicago area saw plenty of garbage and Christmas decorations scattered around in high winds Wednesday into Thursday but some of the damage was serious.Two people were seriously injured after high winds forced a semi to crash and fall from an overpass Thursday morning in the Chinatown neighborhood.
Bouncy castle in Australia lifted into air by wind, killing 5 children
A bouncy castle accident in Tasmania, Australia, left five children dead and several others hurt, authorities said.
Wind warning in effect across Chicagoland Thursday morning
Strong winds damaged streetlights, scaffolding and houses overnight across the Chicago area.
Kentucky man dies of heart attack during tornado cleanup at daughter's home
Terry Martin Jayne, 67, died of a heart attack while cleaning up tornado debris at his daughter's home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support
President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.
After tornado kills 6 at Amazon, Pritzker says climate change may force building code changes
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that the deadly tornado that killed six people at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville might be a sign that building codes should be changed.
Illinois State Climatologist weighs in on climate change and recent severe weather
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Trent Ford.
Tornado relief: How to help victims in Kentucky, other states
Tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest overnight on Dec. 10, killing dozens across five states and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Here’s a look at ways you can help.
After tornado kills 6 at Amazon, governor says climate change may force building code changes
"We're all quite well aware that storms are getting more severe, that climate change is affecting businesses and homes and individuals all across the nation, not to mention here in Illinois, and if we need to strengthen those codes because of climate change, we should go do that," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said.
Nation rallies around Kentucky after deadly tornadoes devastate state
President Biden will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday to survey the damage following tornadoes and unseasonal extreme weather across the Midwest that left dozens dead.
Chicago sisters collecting donations for tornado victims
There's a donation drive underway in Chicago to help those devastated by the tornadoes in Kentucky.
Red Cross heads south to help with tornado recovery
A tornado outbreak killed dozens on Friday.
6 killed at Illinois Amazon warehouse during tornado outbreak
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties in central and downstate Illinois that were ravaged by recent storms and tornadoes.
Tornadoes: At least 64 killed in Kentucky, thousands without heat, water
Tornadoes left at least 64 people dead in Kentucky and at least 14 others across Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, officials said.
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for Illinois communities hit by storms, tornadoes
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties in central and downstate Illinois that were ravaged by recent storms and tornadoes.