Aurora will run truck‑mounted mosquito spraying after nearby counties reported West Nile‑positive traps; officials urge residents to drain standing water and use repellent.

Wednesday night storms toppled trees and knocked out power across Gary, Griffith and Merrillville, leaving thousands in the dark as crews work to clear damage and restore service.

Mostly cloudy and cool today with showers mainly staying south. Dangerous heat builds Monday, June 29, with heat-index values topping 100°F.

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through northwest Cook County on June 24, producing quarter‑size hail, 70‑mph gusts and reports of tree damage in Bartlett.

Patchy morning fog clears for a mostly sunny Thursday; a heat wave arrives Monday with highs near the upper 90s.

Environmental and community groups sued the EPA, saying the agency delayed action on a petition challenging U.S. Steel’s Gary Works permit. Plaintiffs want a court to force a decision and stronger monitoring.

Mayor Brandon Johnson hailed Chicago’s move to power municipal buildings with 100% clean energy, citing new Illinois solar capacity and long‑term contracts.

Scattered thunderstorms likely Wednesday afternoon with a risk of damaging gusts. Hotter and more humid by next week.

Cool, mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 71°F. Thunderstorms return Wednesday; some storms could be strong.

Two people were killed in Jefferson County after severe storms struck trailer homes; heavy rain also prompted flood warnings in the Chicago area.

NWS warns of 4–6 ft waves and gusty NNE winds this evening; stay out of Lake Michigan.

Showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Chicago Sunday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain.

Sunny, breezy Saturday; heavy rain and flood risk expected Sunday, June 21. Plan ahead for outdoor plans and allow extra travel time.