The fast-moving line of storms was capable of producing destructive winds over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes, and was expected to clear the Chicago area and Northwest

Chicago will see warm temperatures Thursday before strong winds, severe storms Friday night, and a weekend cooldown with the possibility of rain and snow.

After a day of near record-high temperatures and sunny skies, the Chicago area is bracing for possibly severe storms and dangerously high winds heading into Saturday. A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for all Illinois counties of the Chicago area until 2 a.

Developers of a tract of land on Chicago's South Side launched a Hail Mary t keep the Bears in the city, revealing plans for an enclosed stadium and mixed-use development at the old Michael Reese Hospital site.

There's a new player emerging in the Chicago Bears effort to move into a new stadium.