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Hottest Start To The Fall Ever? Chicago Breaks Record For 6th Day In A Row

This September could end up being one of the hottest and driest in Chicago's history.

Colder Weather Coming After A Week Of Record-Breaking, 90-Degree Weather

Chicago just has to get through two more 90-degree days before autumn weather arrives.

Record-Breaking 90-Degree Weather Continuing All Weekend — With Humidity

The city could hit 92 degrees again Thursday, and more hot weather is on the way.

More Thunderstorms Expected This Week — Including During Lollapalooza

The festival could face "stronger, severe weather" on its opening day.

Don't Go Swimming In The Lake Today: High Waves, Strong Currents Possible

Waves could reach up to seven feet tall Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Perfect Sunny, Warm Weather On Tap For This Weekend

Just watch out for high waves and strong currents in the lake.

Frost Is Coming To The Chicago Area Tonight: Gardeners, Beware

Neighborhoods away from the lakeshore could get hit with a garden-killing frost on Tuesday night.

When Does The Chicago Marathon Start? And Everything Else You Need To Know

Street closures will take effect Sunday morning and some will last into the late afternoon.

'Giant Hail,' Violent Winds Could Come To Ruin This Beautiful Day

A Monday afternoon storm may bring 60-mph wind gusts and "half-dollar-size" hail, a meteorologist said.

High Density Fog Expected To Linger Into Late Morning Wednesday

The fog is likely one of the few things you'll actually be able to see Tuesday.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.