An early outlook for Chicago's winter

An early outlook for Chicago's upcoming winter. Tune up the snow blower and make sure you know where you put the shovel at the end of last winter.

Chicago needs to stock up on sunscreen

Chicago will get its share of sunshine this week. The sun is still strong this time of the year so be sure to slap on that sunscreen.

It's August in Chicago but where is the heat?

August started off well above average but there is not sign of any real heat in sight. Chicago is getting a break from the heat for nearly the next two weeks.

July's heat was most noteworthy at night

July's heat was especially noteworthy at night. According to a recent study, warmer nighttime temperatures in our future could mean an increased risk of mortality.

Hottest weekend of the year for Chicago?

Brace yourself! This should shape up to be the hottest weekend of the year so far in Chicago with both high heat and humidity. A more seasonable warmth settles in next week.

Drought has diminished in Illinois

It fell fast and hard in downstate Illinois but some welcome rain arrived there this week. The soaking has put a dent in drought stricken portions of Illinois.