Poor air quality draws concerns for outdoor activities
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Poor air quality and sweltering heat made for some uncomfortable morning walks Wednesday. People were out early walking dogs and running errands to avoid the worsening air quality and storms forecasted for later in the day. The Chicago Bears had to cancel open training camp as well.

Chicago weather: 90-degree heat continues with chance of storms Wednesday

Today will be hotter and more humid than yesterday when highs reached 91 degrees at ORD and stayed in the upper 80s at many other regular reporting sites.

Deep Tunnel under pressure: Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges

Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.

Chicago weather: Heat, humidity, and a few severe storms

The first round of storms primarily poses a damaging wind threat, but if the second round materializes, it could bring all hazards, including isolated tornadoes.

Johnson assesses Chicago storm damage with FEMA officials

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday went door-to-door to evaluate the aftermath of the July 4th weekend storms.

Dangerous heat wave sweeping through Chicago — what to know

As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Midwest, health officials are warning the public not to underestimate the severity of this heat wave.

Chicago weather: Hottest week of the year so far
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FOX 32 meteorologist Tim McGill has your Monday afternoon forecast and a look ahead at what could be the hottest week of the year for the Chicago area.

Chicago weather: Pleasant summer day ahead with small chance of showers
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There are partly to mostly sunny skies in the forecast for today with a very small change of rain. Temperatures should reach just above mid-80s.

Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.