Weather

The Kankakee County Health Department reminds residents that there are warming centers located throughout the county to access when temperatures reach extreme levels

Schools are closed today throughout Kankakee County due to extreme low temperatures in the forecast, but it might warm up enough for some after-school activities scheduled later in the day

Extreme cold forces Joliet schools to go to e-learning Tuesday as wind chills expected to reach 25 to 30 below zero

Here is a list of local school closings and delays for Tuesday Jan. 21:

The city of Joliet will host free workshops to help educate residents on ways they can better prepare for emergencies and disasters.

Dangerously cold wind chills, which could cause frostbite to exposed skin in under 30 minutes, are forecasted for most of northern Illinois from early Sunday until early Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

 The National Weather Service is forecasting a three-day stretch of extremely cold weather from Sunday through Tuesday.

Ogle County residents were reminded Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 that it is winter. Temperatures dipped into the teens as portions of the Rock River began to ice over.

The dusting of snow, coupled with 20-degree temperatures and a stiff wind on Friday, provided enough of a base for sleds and one snow board to slide down the hill.

With snow in the forecast, here are some reminders about safe driving habits in winter conditions, and what to do if you are stranded in your vehicle in a snow storm.

Winter weather has returned to Whiteside County with temperatures dipping below freezing.

A task force created in the wake of a deadly Metro East tornado has issued recommendations for better protecting warehouse workers.

Areas of northern Illinois can expect an inch or more of snow beginning Thursday afternoon.

December in northern Illinois has so far been pretty mild, but deep winter freezes can blow in at any time. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency offers these tips to keep your home safe and warm during extreme cold and snow.

AgriNews has followed the Rahn family throughout the year. This is the last in a series of updates about the family members and the decisions they make on their farm.

Areas of northern Illinois could see up to two inches of snow starting Thursday afternoon

Northern Illinois could see a couple of shots of snow this week, starting late Tuesday night

The National Weather Service expects temperatures to drop later this week with wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero

Homeowners and renters in Will County who suffered damage from the July 13-16 storms have until Dec. 13 to apply for disaster relief with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

For Plainfield resident Terri Horwath, hearing about the devastation that occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, brought her back to 1990 when her community was devastated by the F5 tornado.

With the completion of harvest, farmers, including the Elmer Rahn family, now have time to start examining their data.

DeKalb County saw its first snowfall of the season Thursday, and motorists were treated during the morning commute to slick and slushy conditions. Salt trucks were out and reported that all county highways were salted by about 10 a.m., officials said.

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., snowfall rates could approach an inch per hour in some areas, contributing to accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, particularly on grassy and elevated surfaces

The first snowfall of the season blankets Will County on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

The season’s first hint of winter is expected late Wednesday with snowfall expected throughout much of the suburbs.

Thursday presents the best chance to see snowflakes during the morning hours in northern Illinois

A federal lawsuit claims an asthmatic inmate at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill died from the extreme negligence of staff after he was placed in a “dangerously hot cell.”

Will County residents have so far received $2,792,102 in assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for damages incurred during storms that destruction across much of the county.

Traffic is being rerouted.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning effective from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday indicating possible fire danger for La Salle, Livingston, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Will and DuPage counties.

The New Life Lutheran Church at 702 W. Lynn Blvd. in Sterling sent its second truck load of supplies Wednesday to help support those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

The first freezing temperatures of the seasons are expected to roll in Tuesday night and Wednesday morning for a large portion of northern Illinois, the Nation Weather Service reports.

Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida

Will County residents who have already applied for disaster relief through FEMA related to damage caused by July storms should expect to receive determination letters starting this week.

Hurricane Milton is hurling tornadoes and rain at the U.S. coast on its steady, potentially catastrophic march toward Florida’s west coast

After Hurricane Helene and with Hurricane Milton on the way, local groups organize aid; officials share best ways to help.

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton has strengthened rapidly into a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward the state.

Adam Jomant of Lockport is an operations specialist for the Will County 911 System, staff photographer for the Joliet Slammers, freelance photographer, volunteer for the Will County Emergency Management Agency, and avid hiker and storm chaser.

FEMA has sent representatives to Will County to help residents apply for financial assistance to recover from damages caused by the storms of July 13-16. The Disaster Recovery Center will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

Residents of western North Carolina are lining up for water and food, hunting for cell signals and slogging buckets from creeks to flush toilets days after Hurricane Helene's remnants deluged the region

Windy conditions are expected to hit northeastern Illinois between 4 p.m. and midnight as remnants of Hurricane Helene affect the midwest

President Biden includes Will County in Major Disaster Declaration from summer storms that included tornadoes

Is the current summer-like September an anomaly? No – but Northern Illinois may see more of them.

July was one of the five wettest ever recorded in Illinois, but August and the first half of September have seen barely any rainfall.

Joliet area residents enjoy the warm days as temperatures hit the high 80s in these last days of summer before fall officially begins Sept. 22.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a weekly series of 30-minute “Lunch and Learn” webinars focused on public preparedness throughout September.

People received an erroneous cold weather advisory Tuesday saying subzero windchills were on the way. The National Weather Service says it's "invalid."

On Tuesday, Candy and Corn in Minooka sold out of caramel apples. Dan's Homemade Candies in Joliet also had high demand on its first day of caramel apple season.

Storms dumped rain and put on a light show Tuesday night into Wednesday morning in La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

A severe thunderstorm watch was in place for McHenry, Lake, and other counties bordering Wisconsin until 4 p.m. Tuesday. It was canceled early, though the storm threat is not completely gone, and a warning was later issued for the Harvard area.