Allison Kiehl

Allison Kiehl is a reporter on the Tribune’s metro desk. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2024, and before joining the Chicago Tribune, she previously worked at the Knoxville News Sentinel and Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cumulus clouds lit by the setting sun are seen above the Chicago skyline after strong storms rolled through the area on July 12, 2023. In 2023, there were 58 tornadoes in the NWS Chicago office’s coverage area, which encompasses 23 counties in Indiana and Illinois. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Tornado season is underway in Chicago. Here’s what to expect and when.

May 12, 2026 at 5:17 p.m.

The reemergence of thunderstorms and warming temperatures in the forecast are a reminder that tornado season has arrived in Chicagoland.

Marquisé Alston-Allison of the First Ladies Health Initiative, center, watches a panel discussion about Black women's maternal health at Progressive Baptist Church, 3658 S. Wentworth Ave., Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Nonprofit offers Mother’s Day weekend maternal health panel on South Side

May 9, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

A panel of doctors, midwives and health advocates spoke on navigating the birthing experience as a Black woman.

Passengers on the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius watch epidemiologists board the boat in Praia, during their voyage to Spain's port of Tenerife, on May 6, 2026. (AP)

Hantavirus isn’t immediate threat to Chicago, experts say

May 12, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

What is hantavirus? Chicago expert says it's not the "next COVID-19" at this point.

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