What does it mean for Chicago to be in a warming hole?
Is Chicago in a "warming hole"? A new paper suggests our part of the country is not being impacted as harshly by climate changed compared to other parts of the nation. That won't last for long.
Chicago weather: A toasty transition from September to October
You will be hearing the word "warm" quite often in coming days as part of our forecast. Will Chicago's winter be relatively warm too?
Chicago winter outlook: When to start worrying about snow
How soon will Chicagoans need to find a shovel? Fall often brings our first round of wintry weather.
Curtain to rise soon on Chicago's fall colors show
The fall color show in Chicago is right around the corner. Here are some helpful resources for timing the peak and enjoying the annual event.
Chicago's sweater weather to be put on pause
Strong signals from computer models suggest a shift to a warmer pattern is coming soon for Chicago.
Some unusual September weather events in Chicago
Some wild weather has struck during the month of September in Chicago. Here is a look at five historic events.
Chicago Autumn Forecast: New models detail season's weather trends
Fall temperatures are trending upwards for Chicago.
Chicago Autumn Forecast: New models detail season's weather trends
Fall temperatures are trending upwards for Chicago.
Another heatwave rolls into Chicago as calendar turns to meteorological fall
Here comes another heatwave for Chicago!
Deadly heat is coming for Chicago by Wednesday
Dangerous heat is coming for Chicago. The heat and humidity will combine to make it feel like more than 110 degrees for many of us.
Chicago's cooling demand keeps going up
Cooling demand is increasing almost uniformly across our country and Chicago is no exception.
Final month of summer brings threat of extreme weather to Chicago, historical data shows
Only a few more weeks left of summer but this is no time to let our guard down when it comes to severe weather in the Chicago area.
Illinois expands its tornado total lead for the country
Illinois continues to lead the country in tornado reports. The last month of summer is our 4th biggest in terms of tornadoes. A record is within reach.
The reason Chicago can feel 9 degrees hotter compared to the suburbs
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
The reason Chicago can feel 9 degrees hotter compared to the suburbs
When it is hot in northern Illinois, it is usually even hotter in Chicago. A new study shows the difference between the city and more rural areas can be significant.
Chicago weather: Next week could be hottest of the year so far
We've been spared extreme heat so far this summer in Chicago. That could be about to change next week.
A look back at last week's historic tornado outbreak in Chicago
More than a dozen tornadoes tore a path through northern Illinois on July 12. The National Weather Service now has all the details about this historic event.
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.
How long can Chicago avoid excessive heat?
July is historically the hottest month of the year for Chicago, but the area has been spared excessive heat so far. A cooler pattern coming soon means we will avoid the steamy stuff for at least a few weeks.
Drought deepens again in Chicago but help may be on the way
A more active weather pattern the next couple of weeks could help put a dent in Chicago's drought.