Weather

It’s been a wild weather ride in the Quad Cities lately, with summer feeling more like spring — let’s see what’s in store next.

Illinois shattered its tornado record in 2026 and meteorologists say the final count could climb even higher.

Severe storms could hit the Quad Cities Wednesday with damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes. Stay weather aware.

One of several Illinois tornadoes caused major destruction in Streator, where homes were damaged and injuries were reported.

Illinois residents from Chicago to Waukegan reported spotting a rare fireball meteor Monday night, prompting nearly 200 witness reports.

According to ChatGPT, Illinois opinions revolve around weather, taxes, Chicago, and the Bears. Rockford got its own unique mention too.

Illinois mosquito season is expected to intensify as warmer temperatures help pests spread further north.

The small village west of Rockford was mollywhopped by a tornado on Friday, April 17th.

Straight into tornado season we go.

Just when Iowa starts to warm up, winter may have one more surprise in store.