On April 9, 2015, a devastating tornado tore through Rochelle and Fairdale, Illinois — a storm that left destruction, ...

For the decade anniversary, survivors and community members gather to catch up, hug and share their story. “We’re a community that sticks together and takes care of each other,” says Deena Powell – ...

Your Local Weather Authority finally gets a breather from all the active weather. We still talked about it however. On this ...

1947: Contrary to widespread belief, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls did not win Chicago’s first pro basketball title. The Chicago American Gears — featuring George Mikan and Bobby McDermott — ...

FAIRDALE, Ill. (WREX) — One decade ago, the lives of many in northern Illinois changed forever as an EF-4 tornado ravaged parts of Lee, Ogle, DeKalb, and Boone Counties. Commemorations will be ...

Tornadoes were reported from Arkansas to Illinois on Wednesday and early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service ...

in the town of Fairdale following Sunday night's storms. A damage survey was ongoing Monday. This comes as wind gusts topped ...

In Fairdale, Kentucky, Vincent stood in her front ... which is bordered on one side by the Ohio River and the Illinois state line, Lacy Boling was making calls and plans on Thursday morning ...

Several inches of rain is expected to fall throughout Kentucky and cause widespread flood, especially in western parts of the ...