Weather in Chicago: The rain is easing, sunshine and record temperatures on the horizon

CHICAGO – Showers and storms are moving from the Chicago area, but there could be more rain by 8 a.m

The rest of the day will gradually clear from west to east with highs around 60°. Tonight will be mostly clear, with lows in the lower 40s in the city and upper 30s in the suburbs.

The weekend looks lovely for late October, with highs around 60° and sunny skies. From Monday there will be a big warm-up phase with temperatures over 60 degrees that day, and there is a good chance of record heat on Tuesday. We could reach 80 degrees, which would break the record of 78.

It will be unseasonably warm on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to be in the upper 70s. Showers are expected on the night of Halloween morning. Halloween will be mild with high temperatures in the mid 60s.