While Groundhog Day remains a fun tradition, meteorologists rely on data and computer models for more accurate forecasts. This year, the National Weather Service said it's a toss-up whether Illinois ...

Heavy rainfall expected to move into the Chicago area Friday could raise area river levels, prompting a warning to conserve water from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

CHICAGO - Temperatures are well above normal today, with highs expected to reach the low to mid-50s. The record high for Jan. 30 is 55 degrees, set in 1988, and today’s temperatures could come close.

Record-breaking warmth could be on the way Thursday, as unseasonably mild temperatures continue around Chicagoland after last ...

Chicago will see unseasonably warm temperatures today with rain moving in by the evening, potentially causing minor flooding, before temperatures drop slightly but remain mild through the weekend.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 30, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...