Current Chicago weather hour by hour
Severe storms are in the forecast for Friday. Here is the hour-by-hour outlook.
More Chicago workers back in office since COVID-19 pandemic shutdown
Foot traffic to Chicago office buildings rose to 63% of pre-pandemic levels last month, the highest number yet, according to a study by Placer.ai.
Trial of Robert Crimo, Jr., father of the accused Highland Park parade shooter, set for Nov. 6
Robert Crimo, Jr. is charged with seven counts of reckless conduct.
Chicago weather: Powerful storms, tornadoes pound area
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three tornados - two in Elgin, and one along a path from Burr Ridge to Stickney - and is surveying other storm damage from possible tornados.
Is Chicago sinking? Yes, and underground "heat islands" are to blame, study finds
With a 3-D computer model and data from temperature sensors, a study was able to locate deformities caused by underground climate change.
Why is Chicago area river water reversed into Lake Michigan?
It only happens when Chicago area waterway levels become higher than Lake Michigan.
Which towns have the most DUI arrests in Illinois?
Aurora tallied 339 arrests in 2022, according to the report released by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM).
Are ghost guns legal in Illinois?
'Ghost guns' refer to unserialized, privately made firearms that are often sold as a set of parts to be assembled at home, allowing purchasers to circumvent background checks.
Air quality in Chicago today unhealthy for certain groups
Ozone and particulate air pollution are in the unhealthy range today in Chicago.
8 people robbed within minutes in Lincoln Park, on DePaul campus
DePaul said a student was walking near the School of Music when two men pulled up in a white SUV demanding their stuff.
Man dead, second wounded in Back of Yards shooting
The two men were outside in the 4400 block of South Wood Stree when an offender exited from an unknown vehicle and approached them. The offender then began to fire shots.
Dior store on Chicago's Gold Coast targeted by burglars
Burglars broke into the Dior store on the Gold Coast overnight.
Chicago airport delays: O'Hare leads world and weather complicates flights
Those delays are likely to get worse as storms move into the area.
Are fireworks legal in Illinois?
Are fireworks legal in Illinois? Based on all of the amateur shows exploding over the holiday every year, one might mistakenly think the answer is "yes."
How long will air quality be bad in Chicago?
When will the smoke clear in Chicago?