Illinois Weather

Ever heard of “corn sweat”? Illinois’ thriving cornfields may be the reason why your summer feels so oppressively humid right now.

This summer heat has a new twist, with Illinois caught under a heat dome, making those sunny days feel more like a furnace than fun in the sun.

Extreme heat in Illinois this week can be more dangerous than you think. One common item in your car could pose a surprising fire risk.

We've been dealing with some serious heat lately, and it appears hot conditions are going to stick around. Here's where to go to cool off and keep yourself healthy.

Northern Illinois got soaked and spooked with severe weather, including a tornado near Stillman Valley. Now, a dangerous heat wave is set to follow.

Illinois may see a dangerous derecho by late June or early July, much earlier than normal. Here's what it means and how to stay safe.

In a twist that feels like a movie scene, a massive dust storm has swept through our area, leaving behind more than just a gritty mess. It’s worth taking a closer look.

Out of all the counties in every state in the country, one Illinois county has been deemed to be the most at risk of tornado damage in the entire United States. What's surprising is that this Illinois county is probably the last one you'd guess.

Sure, you could check the latest weather forecasts each week to see what's in store for us weather-wise, but why do that when you can check the almanacs for weather predictions made months ago?

Many people don’t realize their ceiling fan has a summer setting. Here's how to find it!.