Heavy morning storms may disrupt the commute. Clearing and warm weather return for Memorial Day.

Cloudy start with isolated lake showers and highs in the low 60s. Sunny, warmer Memorial Day on Monday with highs near 79°F.

Tests show paint flakes in the Fox River near St. Charles contain about 18% lead. IEPA has ordered Union Pacific to propose a cleanup plan.

Blustery, cool Friday with dangerous Lake Michigan surf through Saturday. Slight chance of showers tonight; Memorial Day looks sunnier and warmer.

Gusty northeast winds and 4–6 ft waves have put Chicago beaches under advisories through Saturday. Avoid swimming and check daily flags before heading to the lake.

A statewide survey found microplastics in Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other Illinois waterways, prompting renewed calls for stronger source controls.

Cloudy, cool and breezy with a Beach Hazard Statement for Lake Michigan; waves 4–6 ft and dangerous currents through Thursday.

State regulators ordered the evacuation of Fox Shore Apartments in Aurora after inspectors found asbestos during renovations; residents will be relocated while the building is cleaned.

Clear and muggy this morning, then breezy with a 30% chance of afternoon storms and gusts up to 30 mph.

A line of fast-moving storms on May 18 knocked out power to thousands across the Chicago area and northwest Indiana as crews worked to restore service.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely during the Monday morning commute with gusts to 30 mph. Expect more rounds through Tuesday and a cooldown Wednesday.

Orkin's 2026 list put Chicago at No. 2 for mosquito treatments; local officials say the real risk depends on summer weather, trap results and control work.

A little‑known operator abandoned 603 Illinois wells, exposing weak bonding and leaving the state with a multimillion‑dollar plugging bill.