Chicago weather: Pleasant days ahead following a soggy Election Day

Wednesday will be partly sunny with highs in the mid 50s. Skies will clear Wednesday evening and night, making way for plenty of sunshine on Thursday.

Chicago weather: Rain continues to fall on Election Day
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Rain and gusty wind will continue until this evening as voters make their way to polling sites across the city. Sunshine will return later this week.

Chicago weather: Election Day forecast

Election Day in Chicago is going to be wet and windy and rather warm by November standards. 

Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week

Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Dozen injured after tornadoes rip through Oklahoma
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Forecasters are warning Oklahoma residents to brace for more severe weather Monday after the state was hit by at least half a dozen tornadoes over the weekend.

Chicago weather: Warm, windy and wet

Chicago may finally see over an inch of rain today for the first time since July 14, with showers and storms expected today and tomorrow morning.

Chicago weather: Rainy start to the week

Looking ahead, expect showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday, with wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph.

Chicagoland residents urged to conserve water ahead of heavy rainfall

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago urged residents to conserve water ahead of the expected heavy rainfall.