Illinois Weather

Well, regardless of the new name for windchill, it's still the same thing: how much colder the wind makes the actual temperature feel like to human skin. I've always though "windchill" was a great description of what weather feels like when you add in some cold, gusty winds, but it's pretty clear that the people who give names to weather phenomenons don't much care what I think.

It may seem like winter-like conditions are still pretty far away, but I should remind you that in some years, we've already had our first snowfall in Northern Illinois by now. Well, it hasn't snowed yet...but here's when it more than likely will snow for the first time this season.

Get ready for a weather shift this weekend in Northern Illinois! Local meteorologists are predicting a cool down, signaling the slow return of fall.

If the one thing you dread most about living in Illinois is a cold, snowy winter, there are a few natural signs you can look for now to prepare yourself for what's ahead.

As summer fades into fall, Illinois becomes a haven of seasonal delights. From vibrant foliage and cozy bonfires to apple picking and corn mazes, there's so much to look forward to during this magical time of year. Oh, summer, you were fun—if fun means melting like a popsicle every time I stepped outside. Sure...

The massive amount of rain that we've been having in Rockford is no joke. If you're like me, you're lucky enough to have slept through it. However, the remnants of the weather are apparent and jarring.

Experts are forecasting potential derecho and high wind threats for Northern Illinois...here's how to keep your family safe.

We've been dealing with some serious heat lately, and it appears hot conditions are going to stick around. Here's where to go to cool off and keep yourself healthy.

We're definitely in severe weather season here in Illinois, and thunderstorm watches, warnings, and events are happening on a weekly basis. You often hear a weather forecast tell you to get inside because of the dangerous winds and lightning, but are you really safe from lightning when you're inside?

We've had a lot to look up into the sky and see over the last month or so, including a solar eclipse and meteor showers. Now, in a little less than two weeks, we get a look at the big picture in our solar system with the Parade of Planets.