Heavy rains, thunderstorms could bring flooding to region

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through week's end, prompting a flood watch for the region.

Icy roads create hazardous morning commute

Drivers slid to their destinations during Friday's morning commute, causing police to respond to numerous accidents caused by icy roads.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Sequestration is no way to run a country

The episode of sequestration – the $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board spending cuts that take effect today – reminds us of what happens when legislators cease to legislate.

Meteorologist: Worst of winter storm could largely spare NWI

A winter storm was expected to continue to bring snow into the Chicago area until Wednesday morning.

Wind advisory prompts Indiana Toll Road bans

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

Forecast: Sleet, rain, then snow

Mark Twain wrote, "If you don't like the weather in Chicago, wait a minute."

Wind chill advisory, flood warning issued for LaPorte County

A wind chill advisory and flood warning are in effect for LaPorte County, with wind chills dipping to 20 below zero and lake-effect snow bringing even more precipitation to the rain-swollen Kankakee River.

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.

Pockets of heavy snow possible in region this afternoon

The National Weather Service is warning pockets of heavy snow could fall through the region this afternoon, causing visibilities of less than half a mile in some areas.

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.

Chicago could break record for longest streak without snow today

Chicago could break the record for the longest stretch without measurable snow today if one tenth of an inch of snow is not recorded at O'Hare International Airport.

Dense fog advisory issued for region

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

Fog delays schools, slows morning commute

Thick fog slowed drive times and delayed some area schools this morning.

Sandy's winds bring power outages, minor damage to NWI

Winds associated with Superstorm Sandy blew through the region Tuesday, downing power lines and making for difficult driving.

National Weather Service sends out warning for high winds and waves in the Miller area of Gary

GARY | As a result of Super Storm Sandy, the National Weather Service has sent out an alert targeted to residents living near the shores of Lake Michigan in Gary’s Miller area. Waves are expecting to reach 25 feet by tomorrow and winds up to 50 MPH. Residents are encouraged to exercise cauti…

Isaac remnants rain on region

The remnants of Hurricane Isaac lost steam on the way to the region, bringing rain but not the severe weather and flash flooding that was feared.

Isaac's path, effect on region this weekend still uncertain

The remnants of what is now Tropical Depression Isaac will hit Northwest Indiana and Chicago this weekend, but where the most intense storms will occur is anyone's guess.