Severe storms in Central Illinois caused heavy damage, including a torn off gym roof at Prairie Central Junior High and multiple homes affected. First responders were mobilizing for resident safety.

A ground stop briefly held flights bound for O'Hare on Sunday as storms reduced visibility and caused FAA-reported departure delays averaging about 45 minutes.

Chicago faces cold winds and light snow, with gusts up to 45 mph and temperatures around 24 degrees. Flurries and a chance of snow persist throughout the week.

Chicago faces extreme weather with dense fog disrupting travel and a sudden drop in temperature expected, along with strong wind gusts and possible light snow accumulation.

Chicago prepares for a busy holiday travel end with varied weather. Airports see increased traffic, and weather may impact travel with rain and possible snow showers forecasted.

Chicago is facing erratic weather that includes dense fog, showers, and a big temperature drop, with a fog advisory in effect. Visibility may be below a quarter mile in some areas.

Chicago experiences mild Christmas Day weather with partly sunny skies, highs around 41°F, and light winds; showers expected after midnight. Temperatures may approach 50°F over the weekend, with cooler weather returning Monday.

Christmas Eve in Chicago is drizzly with gray skies and mild temperatures around 44 degrees, diverging from snowy expectations. The weather is forecasted to remain cloudy and dry with a slight chance of light snow on New Year's Eve.

Chicago's weather forecast includes overcast skies, mild temperatures in the upper 40s, and chances of drizzle. A cold front is expected to bring colder temperatures by Sunday.

Chicago experiences cool, sunny weather before Christmas with temperatures in the 30s, warming up into the 40s during the holiday week with cloudy skies and chances of light rain.

Chicago's holiday forecast predicts mild weather suitable for travel and outdoor activities, with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees, despite gusty winds. Sunny skies are expected Sunday, with a warmer Christmas Day anticipated.

New models flag Chicago‑area hospitals as vulnerable to 100‑year flooding that could cut off ER access. Officials say updated maps and mitigation are overdue.

Chicago faces a cold snap with winds up to 35 mph and low wind chill today, but the forecast indicates milder weather by next week, with temperatures rising towards the 50s by Christmas.