Scientists Know How Polar Bears' Fur Repels Snow and Ice
There's something about polar bears that's always puzzled the people who study them. How do they seem to repel snow? The ...
Heavy rain, melting ice could cause flooding across Chicago area
There is a risk of flooding Friday across the Chicago area amid heavy rain mixing with frozen soil and rivers, officials said ...
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Illinois residents could get reparations if a new bill is passed
Companies in Illinois with historical ties to slavery could have to pay reparations to residents. Illinois’s Chicago ...
History's biggest weather forecasting blunders
From Michael Fish dismissing hurricane rumours the night before The Great Storm of 1987 to blizzards that never arrived and ...
Chicago weather radar: Track heavy rain through morning rush hour
Heavy rain and rumbles of thunder were expected throughout the Friday morning commute, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with some slick spots expected and low visibility due to fog.
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Chicago weather: Wettest day of the year prompts flooding concerns
Heavy rain and dense fog in the Chicago area today may cause flooding due to frozen ground, but conditions will improve by evening, with a mild and warmer weekend ahead.
Chicago weather: Dense fog advisory in effect followed by heavy rain during morning commute
During the morning hours, the Federal Aviation Administration warned that ground stops at both O'Hare and Midway ...
Chicago weather: Heavy rain, melting ice could cause flooding across area
There is a risk of flooding and sewer backups Friday morning across the Chicago area as heavy rain will run off from frozen ...
The Great Lakes Froze in a Way Scientists Didn’t Expect
A January 2025 cold wave plunged Chicago into subzero temperatures, initially without snow. By late January, snowfall ...