Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in FL as Chicago awaits holiday heat
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Idalia made landfall in Keaton Beach, Florida at 6:45 a.m. CT as a Category 3 storm. In Chicago, highs will reach the mid-70s today ahead of a hot Labor Day Weekend.

Chicago weather: Pleasant day with clearing skies

We will have clouds to start Wednesday especially near the lake. Those will clear out for a sunny afternoon with highs ranging from around 70 near the lake to the mid 70s well inland. 

Chicago weather: Warm temps and showers possible this afternoon

Highs will reach the lower 80s today with a chance for a few showers and storms this afternoon. Favored areas will be over the southern half of Chicagoland.

Chicago weather forecast: Beautiful summer week ahead
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FOX 32 Chicago Meteorologist Mark Strehl says you can expect beautiful summer weather most of the week.

Chicago weather: Sunny Sunday ahead with more where that came from
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Sunday will round out the week with plenty of sunshine and mild temps expected to reach the mid-70s. The upcoming week will be just as nice with all sunny days ahead.