Few problems reported from overnight snow

Area police reported few problems on the roads overnight and early Friday morning after snow fell across the region.

Wind advisory prompts Indiana Toll Road bans

A wind advisory is in effect with wind gusts of 50 mph whipping through the region.

Significant ice storm expected to hit region Sunday

A winter storm is expected to sock the region Sunday with more than a quarter of an inch of ice.

Bitter cold grips region, forces school delays

The region's first blast of brutal winter air arrived early Tuesday morning, with wind chills dipping to 15 degrees below zero.

Winter storm to bring season's first snowfall this afternoon

The latest first snowfall of the season in Chicago-area history is set to fall this afternoon with the arrival of a winter storm that forecasters say could cause blizzard-like conditions near the Lake Michigan shoreline in Lake and Porter counties.

First snow of season could come with storm Thursday

Forecasters are warning of the potential for a major winter storm that could leave as much as half a foot of snow on the ground Thursday, create hazardous driving conditions and impact air travel in Chicago.

Dense fog advisory issued for region

The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for the region.

Region under severe thunderstorm watch

The region could get a brief but potentially dangerous reprieve from the drought this afternoon and evening.

Heat advisory issued for region with temps expected near 100

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the region from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, with temperatures expected to hover around 100.

Freeze watch again issued for region

Temperatures are again expected to dip below the freezing mark Wednesday night into Thursday morning, prompting a freeze watch for the region.

Freeze watch issued for region

Below freezing temperatures forecast for overnight have triggered a freeze watch for the region.

Wind advisory issued for region

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the region, with gusts of up to 55 mph possible.

Severe thunderstorms, hail possible this afternoon

Strong winds, severe thunderstorms and hail could whip through the region this afternoon, forecasters said.

Wind advisory issued for region

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the region from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with wind gusts of up to 50 mph possible.

Forecast: Light snow Thursday, more than 6 inches Friday

The snow falling across the region could cause some travel problems today, but forecasters are warning Friday could be much worse.

First accumulating snow could hit tonight

CHICAGO | Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting the season's first accumulation snow could come Thursday.

Frost advisory issued for region

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for the region.

National Weather Service issues flood warning, thunderstorm watch

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning and a thunderstorm watch for areas in northwestern Indiana.

Rokita running for re-election

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita announced Monday he will run for re-election in 2012.

Potential deal brings fresh hope for local wind farm

Until last fall, Eagle Creek Township farmer John Bryant and others had expected a wind farm launch with Windlab, a Michigan-based firm with international ties.