From July 12 to 15 in 1995, the heat index soared above 120 degrees, killing 739 people in the deadliest natural disaster in ...

Tool shows history of heat-related deaths, demographics, land use and air conditioning access across communities.

Chicago cools off today before storms this weekend and a scorching heat wave next week that may bring the hottest weather of the season.

Chicago commemorates the 1995 Heat Wave victims and honors WWII hero Emilio Aguirre with initiatives for future heat ...

When you hear of a live event being canceled due to inclement weather, you more than likely assume lightning and rain were the culprits.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms gradually ending this evening, perhaps a lingering shower in spots. Turning partly ...

Chicago faces its 18th day over 90°, with potential severe storms and high ozone levels; cooler weather is expected later in the week.

A series of severe thunderstorms swept across the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon, causing thousands of power outages and damage throughout the region.

The National Weather service around midday issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the area ahead of a round of potentially severe weather on Wednesday night.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Chicago’s deadly heatwave, the debut of Taste ...