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Ask the Meteorologist: How one storm produced a violent tornado, 6-inch hail in Illinois
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (415+ words) One storm near Kankakee, Illinois, produced a large, destructive tornado Tuesday. It also produced what will likely go down as a record hailstone for the state." It looked like something out of a weather textbook. Let's show you the moments…...
Buzelis scores career-high 41 points and hits key 3-pointer in overtime, Bulls beat Warriors 130-124
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (345+ words) March 11, 2026 / 12:20 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 2:20 left in overtime, Josh Giddey had a triple-double of 21 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors…...
Homes damaged after tornado touched down in Kankakee County
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (39+ words) Homes in Aroma Park were left damaged with roofs and siding ripped off after a reported tornado touched down on Tuesday. Homes damaged after tornado touched down in Kankakee County Homes damaged after tornado touched down in Kankakee County...
Viewers share photos of aftermath following severe storms in their area
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (30+ words) Severe storm activity, including tornadoes and thunderstorms, left grapefruit-sized hail and damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses. Here's a look at the damage through the eyes of CBS Chicago viewers....
Severe storms spill over into overnight hours in Chicago
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (36+ words) Meteorologist David Yeomans is continuing to track the next round of severe storms impact Chicago and surrounding areas. Severe storms spill over into overnight hours in Chicago Severe storms spill over into overnight hours in Chicago...
How many tornadoes touched down in Chicago area? Meteorologists stunned by rare wave of storms
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (356+ words) At least two homes in Kankakee County were toppled by severe storms that moved through the region Tuesday evening. NBC Chicago's JC Navarrete reports. Extensive damage was reported in northeast Illinois and portions of northwest Indiana after fierce storms roared…...
Why Illinois can — and cannot — pull off Big Ten Tournament title
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (588+ words) Illinois will receive some much-needed rest this week before playing in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. The conference tournament will be held inside the United Center this season for the first time since 2023. The Illini lost…...
Tornado touches down in Kankakee leaving damaged buildings, downed power lines
9+ hour, 32+ min ago (31+ words) Fire crews say they are assisting people who were trapped after a tornado touched down in Kankakee on Tuesday afternoon. Tornado touches down in Kankakee leaving damaged buildings, downed power lines...
Chicago weather: Severe storms could bring tornadoes and large hail Tuesday
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (327+ words) The Chicago area is expected to see severe storms with the possibility of tornadoes and large hail on Tuesday. Hail was reported in Downers Grove, Woodridge, and Darien areas in Illinois at around 6 pm Tuesday, NWS shared on X, formerly…...
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler breaks six-year drought with honors before NCAA Tournament
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (393+ words) With the Big Ten Tournament officially getting underway Tuesday, the conference released all of its awards as voted on by the media and coaches. Illinois Fighting Illini freshman guard Keaton Wagler, to no one's surprise, took home a significant chunk…...