Weather

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Chicago skyline under a sweltering, hazy sky with heat waves rising from the streets during an extreme heat warning.

Chicago braces for extreme heat index near 100 degrees

Chicago faces three consecutive days with a heat index peaking between 100-105 degrees, a level the National Weather Service classifies as an Extreme Heat Warning.

Rafael Mendoza·June 29, 2026

Widespread damage from 90 mph Midwest wind storms, including downed trees, damaged homes, and power lines, with a dark, stormy sky overhead.

Business & Economy

Midwest storms unleash 90 mph winds, causing widespread damage

By Thursday morning, nearly half a million residents across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan remained without power, a stark consequence of Wednesday's severe wind storms that saw gusts up to 90 mph.

Rafael Mendoza·June 11, 2026

A dark, stormy sky over Chicago with heavy rain falling and streets beginning to flood, highlighting the severe weather forecast.

Business & Economy

Chicago forecast: Rain, heat, and flood risk through Thursday

Just west of Chicago, storms have already unleashed rainfall at rates of up to 3 inches per hour, setting a precedent for the intense downpours expected to hit the city alongside soaring 90-degree tem

Rafael Mendoza·June 8, 2026