A new notification system is being proposed at access points along the Chicago River to warn recreational users when ...

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.

A tornado was spotted in Minier, Illinois, on Wednesday as a powerful storm system makes its way toward the Chicago area.

you want to have a solution for when these storm events happen to address the water; but also you want to be careful about how it impacts the sewer system," said Chicago Department of ...

though the larger threat for damaging winds sits on the front edge of the system. While the highest threat for more severe outcomes remains just outside the Chicago area, NBC 5 Storm Team ...