Residents in the Chicago area may have to take steps to stay cool later this week, as forecasters warn of “increasing” chances for a hot and humid weekend.

Several rounds of thunderstorms could hit the Chicago area on Wednesday. The entire Chicago area is under a Level 2 severe weather risk. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Gusty ...

Chicago’s forecast will be volatile in coming days, with hot and humid conditions ushering in multiple chances of severe thunderstorms.

After a relatively quiet stretch of weather, a more active pattern will bring the threat of severe storms through midweek.

The Chicago area will see several waves of rainstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday before a weekend of summer heat, according to ...