Chicago weather: Sunshine leads into a hot Labor Day weekend

Look for sunshine for the next two days. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s today then mid 80s tomorrow.  

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.