Two people have died due to strong storms Sunday in southern Illinois that hit trailer homes in rural areas, officials said. Meanwhile, there are flooding concerns in the Chicago area.

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and watches were issued Friday afternoon, with some suburbs already canceling their July 3 fireworks shows due to thunderstorms and ground stops in place at O’Hare and Midway airports.

These kinds of sticky, muggy temperatures that persist into the night can pose a major risk to the health of anyone without access to effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Strong storms tore through the Chicago area Friday afternoon, after many raked the area Thursday into Friday.

The storms are gone, and Chicagoland is headed for a sunny stretch with temperatures nearing 90 next week. Here's the latest forecast.

An extreme heat warning is in effect for Chicagoland until midnight Thursday, weather officials said. The National Weather Service included several cities and towns in Illinois, saying the heat index was expected to reach at least 105 degrees Thursday in portions of central,

The Chicago area has been dealing with steamy temperatures and stifling humidity, but could severe weather impact your Fourth of July plans?

Temperatures climb toward 90 Wednesday, with rain and storm chances increasing by Thursday.