The Perseids meteor shower is peaking tonight. Here’s how to watch from the Chicago area. By Adriana Pérez August 12, 2026 at 5:46 p.m. Missed out on the total eclipse across Greenland, Iceland and Spain? You can still experience...
Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country’s first total solar eclipse in over a century By Suman Naishadham August 12, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of...
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver. By Marcia Dunn August 11, 2026 at 3:17 p.m. If you look skyward Wednesday and if you’re far enough north in the U.S. and...
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle By Adithi Ramakrishnan August 9, 2026 at 9:33 a.m. The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for...
Waukegan’s piping plover population grows with three new chicks, as three others earn names By Finnegan Belleau August 7, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. Three chicks were released along the Waukegan shoreline Tuesday, the same day three resident piping...
Today in Chicago History: City’s role in development of atomic bomb revealed By Kori Rumore August 6, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 6, according...
Monday’s storms were part of severe weather this summer, with hope that August may bring some relief By Robert McCoppin July 29, 2026 at 9:14 a.m. Hot, humid air and high wind shear have formed record numbers of tornadoes and thunderstorms...
What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain By Thomas Adamson July 27, 2026 at 2:40 p.m. Heat waves and scant rainfall in Europe have contributed to historic wildfires in France and...
What is the air quality today in the Chicago area? Search to check near you. By Chicago Tribune July 20, 2026 at 7:25 p.m. Search by address below to see the latest air quality ratings nationwide and near you.
Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding By Marcia Dunn July 15, 2026 at 3:58 p.m. Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a...