Phil Schwarz
ABC 7 Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
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Chicago winter storm could dump over 10 inches of snow; Gov. Pritzker issues disaster declaration
A Winter Storm Warning and Advisory have been issued for parts of the Chicago area. Two rounds could bring over 10 inches to parts of the region. → Read More
8 common tornado myths debunked
Does Lake Michigan protect Chicago from tornadoes? Our ABC7 meteorologists debunk the most common tornado myths. → Read More
Illinois drought: McHenry County farmers say dry spring won't harm crops
Farmers across Illinois are planting fields and dealing with drought-like conditions compared to recent years. → Read More
Lake Michigan water level below normal for spring
Lake Michigan water level has fallen by over a foot in the last year. → Read More
Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tips to stay safe during dangerous storms
The best way to stay safe during severe weather is to have a simple plan and be alert to the threat of dangerous storms. → Read More
Crews begin construction along shore at Juneway Beach to fight erosion in Rogers Park
High waves along the entire Lake Michigan shoreline have caused significant erosion at Chicago beaches, and some of the worst damage is in the Rogers Park neighborhood. → Read More
Spring, summer rain delaying fall harvest; farmers at risk as winter looms
Illinois farmers that planted crops after overcoming historic rain and flooding now face a severely delayed fall harvest. → Read More
Piece of meteorite that slammed into Costa Rica donated to Field Museum
The Field Museum in Chicago was given a piece of a meteorite that slammed into Costa Rica in April of 2019. → Read More
Piece of meteorite that slammed into Costa Rica donated to Field Museum
The Field Museum in Chicago was given a piece of a meteorite that slammed into Costa Rica in April of 2019. → Read More
Illinois apple orchards' picking season shortened by extreme weather
Some Illinois farmers are warning of slim pickings at local apple orchards because of 2019's extreme weather. Some orchards are starting the picking season early, or ending it early, or not opening at all. → Read More
Les Turner ALS Walk for Life steps off at Soldier Field
Soldier Field was packed Sunday morning but it wasn't for a Bears game. The crowds turned out for the 2019 ALS Walk for Life, which was emceed by ABC7 meteorologist Phil Schwarz. → Read More
Lake Michigan beaches disappearing as water rises to near-record levels
It's easy to see how high Lake Michigan has gotten along the Chicago shoreline, but the effects of the near-record lake levels are even more significant in southwest Michigan, where many beaches have virtually disappeared. → Read More
Mosquito explosion in Chicago area brought on by heavy rain
After weeks of heavy rain, the mosquito population is now exploding across the Chicago area. → Read More
Chicago Weather: Warmup to follow storms, heavy rain Tuesday night
Cold and rainy weather will persist across the Chicago area Tuesday, but a big warmup is heading our way. → Read More
Chicago weather: When is the right time to start planting?
We've had a few weeks of wet and cold weather, and you might have held off on starting on your garden. So when is the right time to get your plants into the ground? → Read More
ALS researchers meet in Chicago as patients remain hopeful
As researchers studying ALS met Monday in Chicago, patients are hopeful that their work will lead to a cure. → Read More
Group seeks improved beach safety after 13-year-old Darihanne Torres drowns at Loyola Beach on North Side
The drowning of a 13-year-old Chicago girl earlier this month has some community members hoping to improve water safety along Lake Michigan. → Read More
Kankakee River expected to crest at historic level by Wednesday
Despite the sunshine Monday, the waters along the Kankakee River in northwest Indiana are slowly continuing to rise. → Read More
Kankakee River expected to crest at historic level by Wednesday, flood victim aid arrives
Despite the sunshine Monday, the waters along the Kankakee River in northwest Indiana are slowly continuing to rise. → Read More
Dangerous shelf ice forms along Lake Michigan
Dangerous shelf ice has formed along Lake Michigan in northwest Indiana. → Read More