A large dust storm swept through Illinois Friday, sparking the first-ever dust storm warning for Chicago as it led to numerous crashes and travel warnings across the state. So how exactly did it ...

A large dust storm swept through Illinois Friday, sparking the first-ever dust storm warning for Chicago as it led to numerous crashes and travel warnings across the state.

Chicago’s first dust storm in over 90 years was likely toxic and full of farm chemicals The historic event may have carried lead, pesticides and other metals ...

Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of weather, farming practices, and profitability. Courtesy of Illinois Extension/Adobe Stock.

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, ...

Unexpected Impact From Illinois Dust Storm Hits Corn, Soybeans Dust storms can occur anywhere there’s loose soil and wind. Along with Illinois, states including Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New ...

A massive dust storm was racing toward Chicago and the rest of northern Illinois, putting motorists and people with respiratory illnesses at risk, weather officials warned Friday evening.

A dust storm in Illinois on Monday caused a 72-car pile-up along I-55. Multiple fatalities were also reported. The Illinois State Police said Monday the pileups were caused by “excessive winds ...

A dust storm hit central and northern Illinois on May 16, 2025, shortly after a tornado caused severe damage in St. Louis. It led to Chicago experiencing its first-ever dust storm advisory and ...

A dust storm hit Normal, Illinois, causing the NWS to issue a warning for McLean County. Powerful winds reached 60 mph, leading to near zero visibility.

John Dwyer coordinates emergency management in Champaign County, Illinois. He’s seeing a lot more weather extremes, from ...

Illinois dust storms raise concern as soil conservation funding remains stagnant amid increasing weather risks.