A heat advisory is in effect across the Chicago area today, with storm chances set to increase through the weekend.

A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.

The Chicago area underwent second day of dangerous high temperatures Thursday, with heat index values over 100. Some severe storms are also rolled through the area.Much of the area remains under a ...

Illinois homeowners could soon face a higher insurance bill. State Farm is raising its rates by 27% starting Aug. 15 — which could cost customers $475 more on average.