A Kane County video caught a sudden burst of light Thursday, and the Adler Planetarium says it could be an exploding meteor.

Chicago gets a sunny, comfortable Saturday before a stormy stretch returns Sunday. Heavy rain, gusty winds and flooding could complicate plans through midweek.

Chicago gets a sunny, 84-degree Friday, but fog, nighttime storms and a wetter pattern are lined up through next week.

Chicago starts Thursday cloudy and damp, with spotty showers and a high near 76. Warmer weather arrives Friday before storm chances ramp up Sunday.

Chicago gets a brief break from the heat Thursday, but Wednesday brings multiple chances for storms and locally heavy rain.

A Homewood woman recovering from chemotherapy lost her apartment when a July 27 tornado tore away the roof. Neighbors are now helping her rebuild after the storm destroyed nearly everything she owned.

Chicago warms to 84 degrees Tuesday before thunderstorms and heavy rain take over Wednesday and Thursday.

Chicago gets a sunny, mild start to the week before warmer weather gives way to heavy rain and thunderstorms Wednesday into Thursday.

A low-producing Illinois oil operation racked up spills, violations and a state license revocation. Now its remaining wells are under outside oversight.

Chicago’s Sunday forecast brings brisk winds, dangerous Lake Michigan conditions and a brief sunny stretch before thunderstorms return Wednesday.

Solar-powered workstations and a public EV charger are bringing clean-energy access to Chicago’s South Side, with ComEd targeting neighborhoods left out of the private charging boom.

Chicago’s Saturday forecast brings persistent rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and a risk of localized flooding. Lake Michigan beaches will also see dangerous waves and currents.

Chicago gets afternoon rain Friday, a stormy Saturday and dangerous Lake Michigan beach conditions through Monday morning.