It's been hot, muggy and uncomfortable this week, but while we've seen some of the highest temperatures of the year and one of the warmest Junes in many years, we won't set any records before things start to cool off — though that's a relative term.
Chicago area temperatures topped 90 degrees for the third straight day on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 92 degrees by 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Following Monday's high of 94 and Tuesday's 95, the high was expected to hit 94 Wednesday, marking the eighth day over 90 this month and 13th this year. The record high for June 18 was 98 degrees, while the highest ever for June 19 and 20 were 99 and 98.
A cool front is expected to move across the area tonight, according to the weather service, and after a slim chance of storms Wednesday night and Thursday morning, temperatures are expected to be a relatively mild 82-85 on Thursday and right through the weekend, slightly cooler near the lake as the winds shift from the southwest to the northwest on Thursday.
Nightly lows will drop from the mid-70s Wednesday night to the lower 60s Thursday and Friday nights.
The weather service is calling for a 20 percent of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night, and 40 percent chance on Thursday morning.
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Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a plan to fix the state's decades-old pension crisis and legalizing same-sex marriage.
Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a plan to fix the state's decades-old pension crisis and legalizing same-sex marriage.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:05:27 GMT
Former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has been appointed to head the board of a government-supported nonprofit that promotes Chicago as a tourism and convention destination.
Former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers has been appointed to head the board of a government-supported nonprofit that promotes Chicago as a tourism and convention destination.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:53:52 GMT
An 87-year-old who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:53:43 GMT
Five people died and six others were taken to hospitals Monday after the van they were riding in left a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times, Illinois State Police said.
Five people died and six others were taken to hospitals Monday after the van they were riding in left a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times, Illinois State Police said.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:45:14 GMT
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:39:06 GMT
Chicago teachers, parents and students are hitting the streets for a third and final day of citywide marches in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools.
Chicago teachers, parents and students are hitting the streets for a third and final day of citywide marches in protest of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to close dozens of schools.
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