Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches.

Monday's highs soar to the 80s. Southerly winds will increase by afternoon, and especially this evening when gusts could ...

After a chillier Friday that saw some thunderstorms move through the Chicago area, the region is in for a quieter start to ...

A hazardous cloud of toxic air has engulfed a major US city, reportedly causing an emergency alert for toxic chemicals, with ...

Some species that breed over large geographic areas can still be adapted to a fairly narrow range of climates, making them more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought. Also, species with ...

Air pollution is not just a nuisance—it's a growing public health concern that affects millions of Americans daily. From ...

The app is part of a "rain campaign" launched by local organizers and institutions to better understand why it floods in ...

Local parishioners and faith and political leaders recalled Pope Francis' legacy and his "love for the people." The Roman Catholic Church leader died Monday at 88.

So is the weather forecast. A seasonal forecast released by the Climate Prediction Center on Thursday shows a ...

Cinco de Mayo in Chicago will be canceled this year due to fears of strict immigration enforcement, a local organizer of the event said. The Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce, who announced on ...

Protecting and conserving our natural heritage, predicting weather and environmental conditions, preventing and managing pollution, promoting clean growth and a sustainable environment for present and ...

At its most basic level, drought means there is a lack of water to meet needs. Every year, we carefully monitor snowpack, precipitation, and local temperatures to help anticipate potential drought ...