Illinois Weather

The truth is that in a bitterly-cold Illinois winter, there are several things you should keep in your vehicle, but this one particular necessity has saved me butt more times than I can count.

The key to driving in Illinois' winter weather is to be prepared for anything and everything.

It may seem like winter-like conditions are still pretty far away, but I should remind you that in some years, we've already had our first snowfall in Northern Illinois by now. Well, it hasn't snowed yet...but here's when it more than likely will snow for the first time this season.

Well, regardless of the new name for windchill, it's still the same thing: how much colder the wind makes the actual temperature feel like to human skin. I've always though "windchill" was a great description of what weather feels like when you add in some cold, gusty winds, but it's pretty clear that the people who give names to weather phenomenons don't much care what I think.

Unfortunately, winter will be here before we know it but what's the weather prediction for Illinois this year?

As fall sets in and temperatures begin to drop, residents of Illinois should stay vigilant for Freeze Warnings, which indicate that significant freezing temperatures are on the way.

Right now, everyone is aware of the massive amounts of hurricanes that have been hitting Florida. While Florida may see the most direct impact, could there be remnants of the tropical storms that hit Illinois?

Get ready for a weather shift this weekend in Northern Illinois! Local meteorologists are predicting a cool down, signaling the slow return of fall.

As summer fades into fall, Illinois becomes a haven of seasonal delights. From vibrant foliage and cozy bonfires to apple picking and corn mazes, there's so much to look forward to during this magical time of year. Oh, summer, you were fun—if fun means melting like a popsicle every time I stepped outside. Sure...

If the one thing you dread most about living in Illinois is a cold, snowy winter, there are a few natural signs you can look for now to prepare yourself for what's ahead.