Chicago to record another sunny, 80-degree day ahead of warm weekend

Chicago to record another sunny, 80-degree day ahead of warm weekend

It will be warm today but a tad less so than even yesterday. Expect mid to upper 80s with plenty of sun, modest humidity, and a cool breeze off the lake.  

It will be warm today but a tad less so than even yesterday. Expect mid to upper 80s with plenty of sun, modest humidity, and a cool breeze off the lake.  

California woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning

California woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning

The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.

The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.

Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.

At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.

Another hot day in store for Chicago with temps in the upper 80s

Another hot day in store for Chicago with temps in the upper 80s

Today will not be as hot as yesterday but it will still be very warm with upper 80s likely. Humidity levels will drop under clearing skies.

Today will not be as hot as yesterday but it will still be very warm with upper 80s likely. Humidity levels will drop under clearing skies.

Chicago CTA riders exit stopped train due to heat, walk down subway tunnel to station

Chicago CTA riders exit stopped train due to heat, walk down subway tunnel to station

“It was super hot, we were sweaty. People were taking off their masks because it was so hot,” said Isaac Hart. “The person standing next to me was pregnant … and eventually had to go ask for someone’s seat.”

“It was super hot, we were sweaty. People were taking off their masks because it was so hot,” said Isaac Hart. “The person standing next to me was pregnant … and eventually had to go ask for someone’s seat.”