Whatever the Speedway Classic was intended to mean for MLB, what it ended up being for the Cincinnati Reds was added hardship in the middle of a playoff race.

Although there's only a marginal risk of severe weather, a few storms could reach severe levels alongside more potential flash flooding and damaging winds.

Another day of extreme heat and humidity is in store for Chicagoland on Thursday, but a coming cold front will bring relief to the area.

Extreme heat blanketed the Chicago area with heat index readings up to 110 on Thursday. Severe storms almost moved through parts of the area, leaving damage, and more are expected this weekend.

The Chicago-area weather forecast included a Heat Advisory for dangerous heat in the area Wednesday and Thursday, a with heat index of 100 to 110.

A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.

Chicago is under a Heat Advisory as temperatures climb into the mid-90s before an active pattern of stormy weather settles in beginning Thursday evening.

Chicago will enjoy mild weather to start the week, with highs near 83 on Monday and 88 on Tuesday. Dangerous heat is expected midweek, with temperatures soaring into the mid-to-upper 90s and heat ...

Chicago weather: Power outages remain as more rounds of rain, storms on the way The powerful storms also led to ground stops at O'Hare and Midway, and may have even played a role in a gas station ...

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CHICAGO — Stifling heat and humidity will cover the Chicago area from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening, according to forecasters. On both days, temperatures are expected to reach the ...