Illinois Weather

If the air smelled like burning plastic or chemicals lately, you’re not alone. Reports across Illinois point to possible weather and industrial factors.

After weeks of those bone-chilling Arctic blasts, relief is finally on the horizon. The sun might just bring some warmth back into our lives.

With predictions swirling from almanacs to meteorologists, the question looms: What kind of spring are we really in for this year?

Icequakes, also called frost quakes, can occur when freezing temperatures cause underground water to expand, creating loud booms and localized ground shaking.

Northern Illinois is in the grips of a deep freeze, and with it comes a curious phenomenon that might catch you off guard.

As extreme cold hits the Midwest, don't forget IDOT’s Zero Weather Road Patrols will run 24/7 searching for stranded drivers. Call 999 if stuck and stay inside your car until help arrives.

Officials are now warning residents to prepare now, just in case their heating system fails.

With temperatures dipping, it’s time to reflect on Rockford's infamous winters. This cold snap may just be another chapter in our icy history.

An extreme cold warning is in effect for parts of Illinois & Wisconsin with life-threatening temps and exploding tree warnings, but can trees actually explode in the cold?

If you think it’s cold now, wait until you hear what the wind chill has in store for us this week. Bundle up!