Warm temperatures, gusty winds and dry conditions needed for rapid fire spread typically aren't seen in the Midwest until spring.

With winds gusting as high as 35-40 mph and low relative humidity, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for parts of the area ...

The Chicago area smashed temperature records on Monday, but the warm weather will continue for several more days.

The Chicago area is going to see well-above-average temperatures on Wednesday, but that taste of spring will also come with an elevated chance of brush fires.

CHICAGO - Record-warm temperatures were set this afternoon! Chicago's previous record high for February 16th was 58 degrees ...

Chicago stays unusually warm through Thursday with multiple 60-degree days before rain and a sharp cool-down arrive for the ...

Dry and windy conditions are sweeping across the plains amid Oklahoma wildfires. NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts of northern Illinois and Chicago.

A firewatch is in effect through Wednesday evening across much of northern Illinois, including Cook, Lake, DeKalb and DuPage counties. Wind gusts could reach 40 mph. Residents are cautioned against ...

On Monday, the warm temperatures are set to break a 100-year-old weather record. Snag editor-approved sneakers, top-rated ...

Chicago is feeling the 60s in February, and many are enjoying the so-called "fake Spring" on Presidents Day.

Forecasters say temperatures are expected to climb into the mid to upper 60s Fahrenheit, well above the seasonal average ...

Tuesday will be far cloudier than its recent predecessors. An area of low pressure approaches from the west bringing the chance for scattered showers, beginning around lunchtime.