Dry and windy conditions are sweeping across the plains amid Oklahoma wildfires. NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts of northern Illinois and Chicago.

Warm temperatures, gusty winds and dry conditions needed for rapid fire spread typically aren't seen in the Midwest until spring.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Bursts of lake-effect snow continued to fall in the Chicago area on Saturday, impacting travel. Areas along the lakefront could see another 2-4 inches of snow total on Saturday, and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Our coverage of this story has moved here. A blast of cold air is on its way to the Chicago area later this week, after some more snow is expected Wednesday. An Extreme Cold Watch is ...

A massive winter storm sweeping across the U.S. is expected to bring snow to the Chicago area on Saturday evening. Temperatures were -3 to -11 on Saturday morning with wind chills of about -20 to -25.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Chicago area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning on Friday. Local officials are warning residents to be ready for the brutal ...