The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the Chicago area under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms between ...

Chicago-area residents are being asked to use less water to help prevent overflowing of storm water management systems ahead of heavy rains this week.

The old saying ‘March comes in like a lion’ could apply to Chicago’s forecast, which includes chances for both thunderstorms and snow in coming days.

A powerful storm system is set to sweep through the Chicago area overnight, bringing a risk of severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes.

"A significant weather system ... of the storm, large swaths of the country will experience above average temperatures and some areas could see daily records broken, Kines said. In Chicago ...