In Chicago, snow seasons are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during ...

Since railroad lines linked communities, rail trails typically function as connectors, too. While there’s no standard ...

AP photographer Erin Hooley has covered the annual dyeing green of the Chicago River in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day for ...

Scientists have unveiled rapid fluctuations in river water temperature across the United States (US) with rivers controlled by dams showing more frequent and volatile thermal changes.

Slush canons, snow bots and possibly heat pumps could help preserve ice on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal as winters shrink.

“We do this work during winter to avoid disrupting river traffic during the navigation season,” he said. The project depends on roughly 10 to 15 Corps employees who work in often bitterly cold ...

Candidates running for the Elgin City Council on April 1 provide bio information and answer questions related to why they’re running and issues the council is facing.

Severe weather threatens the mid-Mississippi Valley and Southeast this weekend, with possible hail, and isolated tornadoes. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

As befits this time of year, a wide variety of weather (80 degrees to snow) and a wide variety of fish (lakefront coho, river ...

A round of severe storms moved into the Chicago area Friday night, with strong winds continuing onto Saturday during St.

Rising temperatures have begun drawing winter-weary Chicagoans outside and there's reason already to be concerned about the safety of city dwellers and tourists in downtown Chicago. Shots rang out ...

Residents will turn out in droves on Saturday to mark St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a dyed-green Chicago River and a parade, ...