Illinois Weather

With sub-freezing temps ahead in Illinois, now’s the time for winter car safety: remove electronics, meds, food and glasses from your vehicle and keep the gas tank half full to avoid fuel-line freeze.

Subzero temps and snow are on the way for Illinois. Avoid these 5 winter-driving mistakes for a safer season.

As the chill sets in, couples are divided over one cozy debate: to sock or not to sock when sleeping?

Thanksgiving may be dry and mild, but Christmas is still a mystery. What do the forecasts say about our chances for a winter wonderland?

A chilly change is in the air, reminding us that winter is just around the corner in Illinois. Get ready for a serious drop in temperatures!

Northern Illinois: You got your tree up early, and now the weather might pay you back. A system moving in Friday night could bring snow into Saturday. Timing is certain, track isn’t — but it might snow, and your tree is watching.

This question comes up every year around this time, and even though most people are going to do what they want to do, I thought we'd give you the legalities of warming up your car in the cold.

It's Illinois, so we know it's going to snow and be cold--but when will it happen?

Fall in Illinois is giving us a warm hug before the cold sets in. Time to savor those outdoor moments!

In 2019 Rockford saw snow Halloween night. Jack-o-lantern heads became snowman faces, I swapped witches for Santa. A piece of weather folklore now suggests 2025 might deliver another wintery Halloween surprise.