Residents across parts of Chicagoland are picking up the pieces on Thursday morning after a round of storms brought strong winds and heavy rain to the region on Wednesday afternoon.

The high swim risk comes hours after a series of severe thunderstorms quickly swept across the Chicago area, leaving behind downed trees and thousands of power outages as storm cleanup continues.

A line of afternoon severe storms could cause wind damage and possibly produce tornadoes in the Chicago area Wednesday. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued throughout the area as the storm passed ...

The Steve Miller Band announced this week that it has canceled all 31 stops of its upcoming tour dates, citing the risks of extreme weather. In a post shared on the band’s social ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

Flood warnings have been issued for Kansas and Missouri as Tomahawk and Brush Creeks rise in water levels. This live blog is now closed.