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.

Chicago gets one more sunny day before heavy rain moves in Friday night and lingers into Saturday. Localized flooding is possible in the metro.

Lollapalooza opens under mild skies, but heavy rain and thunderstorms could complicate Friday night in Grant Park.

Chicago gets a sunny, comfortable Wednesday before rain and possible heavy thunderstorms move in Friday and Saturday.

Gusty north winds and large waves make Lake Michigan dangerous today. Lifeguards and the NWS urge people to avoid the water.

A new EDGI analysis ties roughly 655 million metric tons CO2e to BP’s Whiting refinery from 2010–2023, putting the plant on a national list of top supplier sources. Local residents and watchdogs say the report sharpens questions about air quality and oversight.

Dense morning fog and sticky humidity set the tone. Expect storms, a Heat Advisory through 9 p.m., and dangerous lake conditions.