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As La Niña continues to fade and we transition toward a more neutral pattern, the atmosphere should become a bit less locked into extremes and a little more typical of a Midwestern spring, which can still bring plenty of ups and downs.
This winter outlook is influenced by the potential development of a La Niña pattern, which occurs when cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures are observed in the eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator.
The aging radar in use now to detect dangerous weather takes several minutes to analyze storms. A new system being tested can do it much faster. Dave Malkoff got a tour.
Dozens of similar rallies were held across the country on Friday, including one in Washington, D.C., which drew more than 1,000 people.
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
Temps have cooled rapidly in that region of the ocean, signaling that a La Niña may be imminent.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Scientists who monitor the Great Lakes say Lake Michigan is warming by about one degree Fahrenheit every 20 years.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday cut the ribbon the new Mr. Beef at Midway.
On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and other leaders announced $1.5 billion in medical debt forgiveness for people in Cook County.
At least eight dogs were missing Tuesday, after someone stole a van that was shuttling them back and forth to a boarding facility in Indiana.
Sen. Dick Durbin grilled DHS Sec. Kristi Noem on her immigration enforcement tactics, claims that shooting victims were "domestic terrorists" and DHS's actions in Illinois in a Senate hearing Tuesday.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Sen. Dick Durbin grilled DHS Sec. Kristi Noem on her immigration enforcement tactics, claims that shooting victims were "domestic terrorists" and DHS's actions in Illinois in a Senate hearing Tuesday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, her first appearance since the recent immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Soccer VIPs, along with Mayor Brandon Johnson, will put their ceremonial shoves in the soil at 2 p.m. Lauren Victory reports.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics as she testified Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee on her leadership at DHS.
A jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a Georgia school shooting, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges. Prosecutors argued Gray gave his son the weapon used in the shooting despite multiple warning signs that the boy's mental state was deteriorating.
More medical debt is being wiped out in the Chicago area. On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and other leaders announced $1.5 billion in medical debt forgiveness for people in Cook County.
At least eight dogs were missing Tuesday, after someone stole a van that was shuttling them back and forth to a boarding facility in Indiana.
At least eight dogs were missing Tuesday, after someone stole a van that was shuttling them back and forth to a boarding facility in Indiana.
Sen. Dick Durbin grilled DHS Sec. Kristi Noem on her immigration enforcement tactics, claims that shooting victims were "domestic terrorists" and DHS's actions in Illinois in a Senate hearing Tuesday.
Parents, teachers and students at the Chicago High School for the Arts pushed back against proposed changes Tuesday.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday cut the ribbon the new Mr. Beef at Midway.
A new beginning kicks off for the Chicago Fire FC soccer team, as the franchise was set Tuesday to break ground on a new stadium in planned development known as The 78 in the South Loop.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
A new beginning kicks off for the Chicago Fire FC soccer team, as the franchise was set Tuesday to break ground on a new stadium in planned development known as The 78 in the South Loop.
After four consecutive runner-up finishes and a school-record 16-game winning streak this season, the Triton College women's basketball team is out to claim a junior college regional title.
The Tritons have already gone on a record-breaking win streak this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.
A man was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle in the South Austin neighborhood on Chicago's West Side early Monday.
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A man was in police custody on allegations that he stabbed his mother on Chicago's West Side Sunday night.
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
