Weather

Stories about the weather in northern Illinois

Forecast: It’s officially jacket weather

Cooler temperatures expected this weekend, especially overnight

By Sauk Valley Media●

Temperatures could drop to upper 30s this weekend in northern Illinois

Forecast calls for temps in low 40s over most of the region, though northwestern counties could get into the 30s.

By Troy E. Taylor●

Tornado watch issued for northern Illinois

Storms could include damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes, according to the National Weather Serviceß

By Ben Szalinski●

Rain in Friday forecast to start weekend

Weakening cold front is bringing rain into northwest Illinois on Friday

By Sauk Valley Media●

Weekend sports forecast: Clear skies, late summer heat

For Friday night football, forecast is for temps in the 70s for kickoff.

By Sauk Valley Media●

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for parts of Northern Illinois, National Weather Service says

Severe weather was in the forecast for much of Northern Illinois on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

By Sam Lounsberry, Katie Smith and Cassie Buchman●

Tornado warning for Will County

Gusty winds, lightning, also part of storm heading to Will, Grundy counties

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●

Forecast: Dixon on the storm line

Isolated strong storms are possible Tuesday afternoon; Dixon is on the storm line

By Sauk Valley Media●

Clear on Labor Day, but weekend a mixed bag

National Weather Service releases Labor Day Weekend forecast

By Sauk Valley Media●

Death toll rises after Ida’s remnants hit Northeast

Authorities say at least nine deaths were reported in New York City and New Jersey as relentless rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida sent the New York City area into a state of emergency

By DAVID PORTER and MARK SCOLFORO●