What is "corn sweat," and how does it contribute to rising heat and humidity in Illinois? See what experts say.

Corn sweat is an agricultural phenomenon that makes humidity during a heat wave even worse, especially in states like ...

As Illinois braces for another summer heat wave, this week's conditions will be worsened by an unusual weather phenomenon: ...

As Ellen Bacca, chief meteorologist at Nexstar’s WOOD, explains, corn and crops “sweat” just like humans when they become hot ...

As dangerously hot weather is set to blister over Chicago this week, a Midwest-centric term "corn sweat" is making its rounds ...

The process is officially known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water vapor into the ...

Dangerous temperatures will persist across parts of the U.S. through July, and in some areas, there's an unexpected ...

Extreme heat is descending on Chicago again this week, and an agricultural phenomenon called corn sweat is making the heat ...

July has already been more humid than average, and now another, less obvious factor will enhance humidity this week: corn ...

The process is known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water vapor into the atmosphere.

Corn sweat, a Midwestern phenomenon, could increase humidity levels in already-sweltering states—from Ohio to ...

The heat wave baking the central United States this week may feel worse than those earlier in the summer, and corn is partly ...