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A frontal boundary is stalled out across the Midwest and Central Plains, leading to a multi-day flood threat. Cities like Chicago need to be prepared.

Gasoline and diesel prices were already moving higher before a floodwater-overwhelmed pump forced Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) to keep its Joliet, Ill., refinery offline. This is critical because fuel markets have little room for another supply disruption.

Following disastrous flooding across the Midwest that left at least six dead in Indiana, conditions have begun to improve across the region. As officials turn to recovery efforts, more storms are expected further east in Appalachia late Sunday.

Exxon Mobil shuts down its Joliet refinery, tightening Midwest diesel supply. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 13% YES.

The Midwest is a strategic stronghold for freshwater, biodiversity and agriculture. More than 300 bird species migrate to and through our region; the Great Lakes contain 20% of the world’s freshwater; and Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Over the last few years, Americans have been reshuffling themselves across the country. For some, that's meant flocking to the Midwest, and its promises of ...

Year in and year out, the Midwest is loaded with talent. When compiling 2027, 2028, and 2029 recruits from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, you'll find some of the nation's premier prospects. So,

A new report ranks the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as one of the Midwest's best. See its top specialties.