If you plan on watching fireworks this Fourth of July in the Springfield area, you should be in luck. Here's the early ...

Some scattered thunderstorms, hot weather and high humidity are expected in the days leading up to Fourth of July weekend.

This week WNIJ host Jason Cregier is joined by Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford. Dr. Ford discusses the uncertainty of weather coverage, and what factors are leading to how that coverage is ...

After a slight dip from summer heat on Friday, the Illinois Valley is expected to see hot and humid conditions over the ...

The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts has been lobbying for increased funding for additional ...

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Thursday night for multiple suburban counties as a strong storm in the far west ...

So far, 2025 has seen the second most tornadoes touched down in a year, tying a record with 2024 across the 58-county region; ...

The first heat wave of the summer hit the Midwest earlier than usual this week, with a heat index forecast of up to 105 ...

John Dwyer coordinates emergency management in Champaign County, Illinois. He’s seeing a lot more weather extremes, from ...

Heat indexes are expected to remain above 100 for the next few days throughout Illinois. Find out when it will cool off.

More than half the country, including Illinois, is currently in a heat dome. Here's what that means and how to stay safe ...