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Chicago October ranks among warmest on record as mild weather continues
By Keisha Patel
Chicago weather: Mild temps continue before rain returns
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Chicago’s mild weather will continue through midweek before rain chances return ahead of Halloween weekend.Chicago forecastChicago will have partly to mostly cloudy skies Tuesday, with highs around 70 degrees. That is well above the normal high of 58.Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warmer, with highs in the mid-70s.The chance for rain returns Thursday. Showers are possible along with partly sunny skies, and temperatures will reach the low 70s.Friday will be partly sunny, with a chance for rain in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s.Halloween forecastSaturday will be mostly cloudy, with highs around 70 degrees. Rain is possible, but the forecast does not currently call for a washout.Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 60s around 5 p.m. By 8 p.m., temperatures should fall into the low 60s.The chance for rain returns Saturday night and continues into Sunday. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 60s.Monday will remain mild, with mostly cloudy skies an
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