Patchy fog Sunday morning and gusty north winds later. Gusts to 40 mph and Small Craft Advisories for Lake Michigan nearshore waters.

Mid-60s Friday morning give way to a breezy, chilly lakefront by late afternoon. Sunday brings a cooler day and a chance of showers.

A magistrate recommended keeping major East Chicago lead‑exposure claims alive against DuPont, saying confirmed lead in bodies can constitute an injury even without a formal diagnosis.

Milder air and sun return Thursday; highs near 45°F today and a warm spike Friday–Saturday before a front cools things early next week.

Light snow arrives after 10 p.m. Tuesday. Expect slick untreated roads and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Michigan.

Light snow and gusty northwest winds will slow Chicago's Monday commute; expect 1–3 inches and blowing snow through the morning.

Gusty southerly winds and thunderstorms are likely Sunday in Chicago, then rain flips to snow overnight with light accumulations and a cold Monday.

Windy storms Sunday, then colder with snow Monday in parts of northwest Illinois.

Illinois EPA rejected a plan to cap coal ash at Joliet's Lincoln Stone Quarry, citing gaps in groundwater monitoring and funding. Advocates called it a win.

Strong winds tore part of the roof off Walsh Academy in Niles Friday, forcing a campus closure and prompting inspections; no injuries were reported.

High Wind Warning in effect through 4 PM Friday with gusts to 60 mph. Expect gusty commutes, possible power outages, and a weekend that swings from storms to snow.

Cold, gusty weather meets Chicago’s river‑dyeing and downtown St. Patrick’s parade Saturday; here’s the local forecast and what to pack.

Mostly clear today; a High Wind Watch arrives late Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph possible Friday.