Commissioner Michelle Melin-Rogovin

06/16/2026

We’re due for more storms, but nothing like what hit us last week.

Two rounds of potentially severe storms are expected Wednesday, the first in the morning into the early afternoon. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. A second, potentially more dangerous round of potentially tornadic thunderstorms is expected late in the afternoon into early evening.

06/10/2026

With the potential for multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast Wednesday through Thursday, now is the time to plan for what you would do if a warning is issued for your location, whether at home, on the road, or at work. Visit
weather.gov/chicago/severeprepare for more severe weather preparedness and safety information.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Please reach out to neighbors and do whatever you can to stay cool and dry with this new weather pattern. See below!

The very warm and humid pattern will continue through Thursday. There’s a localized flooding threat Tuesday night through Thursday, some of the storms may be strong to severe, especially Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Stay tuned for the latest updates!

06/08/2026

A proposed ordinance would let developers construct buildings of up to five stories with a single stairwell. But fire and buildings department leaders aren’t on board.

06/05/2026

In the past week, two workers lost their lives while working to keep Illinois moving. They were simply doing their jobs, bettering our communities and working to keep the public safe. They expected to return home to their families, but they did not. Our hearts go out to their loved ones, our partners at the Illinois Tollway, and everyone impacted by these tragedies.

Again: Slow down. Put down the devices. Respect the people working to keep our roads safe. Give them space. These simple actions WILL save lives. https://idot.click/7h2

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Small business matching grant program for electric bills

The $2.5 million program was created after AI data center growth drove up power prices for the second year in a row.