Gusty winds accompanied the drop in temperatures Wednesday Cooler weather arrives this weekend bringing the threat of frost away from Lake Michigan, even colder temperatures across the Upper Midwest Saturday AM forecast lows Sunday AM forecast lows Chilly Sunday morning set-up Jet stream flow buckles with a northwesterly flow blowing in from Canada and a lobe of chilly air makes its way into the Lower 48 Forecast jet stream flow early Sunday morning.  Forecast jet stream flow early Sunday morning. Sunday morning temperature anomaly one mile above the surface 7AM Sunday morning. Coole ..read more

CHICAGO — Firefighters in Chicago are battling a massive house fire Wednesday night on the city's West Side. The fire started around 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of West 16th Street ..read more

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Texas mom is accused of leaving her young children home alone for nearly a week while she went on a cruise. Harris County court records show that deputies were called to a luxury high-rise apartment complex in Houston on April 9 after neighbors reported that a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old had been left alone inside one of the units. Neighbors told deputies that they saw the children's mother, Lakesha Woods Williams, leaving the apartment complex with luggage around noon on April 4 and never saw her return ..read more

(NEXSTAR) — As if 2024 couldn’t be dazzling enough for skywatchers — what with the total solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and a chance at stunning shows of the northern lights — astronomers believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a ‘new’ star. NASA reported earlier this year that a star system, some 3,000 light-years away from us, will erupt, making it appear as if a "new" star has formed near the constellation Hercules.  Technically, the star — T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB — isn’t newly formed. In fact, the last time it became bright enough for us to see with th ..read more

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) - In Wednesday's episode of the New Heights podcast, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce revealed that his Super Bowl ring is officially gone. The podcast held an event at the University of Cincinnati last Thursday called "Jason Lost His Ring," created to poke fun at the retired NFL player's tendency to lose his 2018 Super Bowl ring. "I don’t even know if Travis knows this, but I legitimately lost my Super Bowl ring in this event," said Kelce. "They could not find it ..read more

CHICAGO — Thousands of tulips were unveiled Wednesday along Michigan Avenue. It's a sure sign warmer weather is on the way ..read more

CHICAGO — It's been one year since 14-year-old Charity Johnson lost her life after a shooting in the city's Austin neighborhood, and her family expressed frustrations with the progress of the police's investigation at a balloon release in her memory Wednesday. "[It's] very hurtful and disappointing there’s been no update on the case," said Felisa Johnson, Charity's grandmother. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Girl, 14, dies a week after being shot on Chicago’s West Side Charity, who was a freshman at Michelle Clark Magnet High School on the West Side, was shot near West Madison Street and North Lorel Avenu ..read more

Exiting low pressure brought clearing skies and diminishing winds Wednesday night. Another system will arrive quickly on Thursday. It will bring cloud cover and rain in by the afternoon. Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Winds diminish. Low: 47 THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with afternoon showers likely. Cooler by the lake. High: 61 FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Winds pick up during the day. High: 58 ..read more

CHICAGO — Two of the youngest victims of the mass shooting near 52nd and Damen are still recovering at Comer Children's Hospital. Their parents say the one and seven-year-old boys are doing a little better and remain in the ICU. Community members march for peace on Southwest Side after child killed, 10 others injured in Chicago weekend shooting The family says they were about the cut the cake at that party in Back of the Yards Saturday, celebrating a loved one’s confirmation, when they heard what sounded like fireworks. After that everyone started running and when they got inside the house wit ..read more

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will have to wait for a final vote on two crucial financial measures.  On Wednesday, not long after the full City Council gaveled in, the mayor’s allies used a procedural maneuver to delay votes.  One item was to approve $70 million in migrant funding, which would fulfill a reported promise Mayor Johnson made to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County President Preckwinkle months ago.  ..read more