Record-breaking warmth in store for Chicago today

Skies will be partly sunny and there will be a stiff breeze out of the south. We will break a record for the warmest low on this date. That record is currently 52 degrees set in 1949. It will stay warmer than that through 11:59 p.m.

Early words of wisdom for this winter in Chicago

The official start of meteorological winter is just about three weeks away. Prepare yourself now for the inevitable.

Brisk weather in play for Chicago this Election Day

This morning, the solar eclipse is happening under mostly clear skies. A few clouds are holding on, especially southeast of Chicago. Peak will be at 4:59 a.m.