Chicago weather: Heat and humidity to dominate next week
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Friday remains pleasant with highs in the low 80s and plenty of sunshine. Prepare for a few weekend showers before a steamy week ahead.

Chicago weather: Sunny skies kick off the weekend

Other than some patchy clouds this morning, today will be mostly sunny and pleasant with highs not far from 80. A bit cooler by the lake.  

Analyzing last week's historic tornado outbreak in Chicago
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Illinois still has more tornadoes this year than any other state. We have more than doubled what we see in an average year.

Chicago weather: Showers and storms possible today

There is a chance for showers and storms today with the higher risk for anything severe well east of Chicagoland.

Chicago embraces more sunshine Wednesday

Expect plenty of sunshine again today with highs a bit warmer than the past two days. We should max out around 86 degrees.  

Heatwaves setting records across the US, but is Chicago's turn coming?
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Record-breaking heatwaves scorch Phoenix, Houston, and Florida, while Chicago escapes the sizzle. But brace yourselves, Chicagoans, as the temperature outlook takes an unexpected turn. Is the Windy City about to break a scorching record of its own?

What's the hottest it's ever been in Chicago?

Chicago has been spared excessive heat so far this summer but the city is no stranger to brutal heat.