Cool, partly sunny Sunday with a high near 68°F. Isolated sprinkles possible overnight; a late-week warmup heads toward the upper 80s.

High waves and strong onshore winds will keep swimmers out of Lake Michigan on Saturday, May 30. Lifeguards and officials warn to stay off piers and breakwalls.

Thick swarms of non-biting midges blanketed parts of Chicago's lakefront as the insects emerged from Lake Michigan to mate. Experts say the pulse is temporary and harmless.

Sunny and mild today; NWS warns 3–5 ft waves and dangerous currents at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches Saturday into Sunday.

High waves and gusty NNE winds make Lake Michigan dangerous Thursday; expect 4–7 ft surf and hazardous currents through the evening. Stay out of the water.

High waves and dangerous currents will keep swimmers off Lake Michigan through Thursday night. An Air Pollution Action Day asks sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity.

An Air Pollution Action Day covers much of the Chicago metro as ozone climbs into unhealthy ranges; officials say vulnerable people should limit time outdoors.

Warm inland highs near 78°F today while the lakeshore stays in the 60s. A backdoor front late Wednesday brings cooler, breezy conditions Thursday.

Patchy morning fog near Lake Michigan gives way to sunshine and highs near 75°F inland. Lakeshore stays cooler with only a small midweek shower chance.

Heavy morning storms may disrupt the commute. Clearing and warm weather return for Memorial Day.

Cloudy start with isolated lake showers and highs in the low 60s. Sunny, warmer Memorial Day on Monday with highs near 79°F.

Tests show paint flakes in the Fox River near St. Charles contain about 18% lead. IEPA has ordered Union Pacific to propose a cleanup plan.

Blustery, cool Friday with dangerous Lake Michigan surf through Saturday. Slight chance of showers tonight; Memorial Day looks sunnier and warmer.