CHICAGO - Drought conditions will worsen in Chicago this week and likely next with no opportunities for meaningful rainfall in sight. Today will be partly to mostly sunny as a few clouds continue ...

A warm Thursday will end cooler near the lake, with 70s inland and 50s-60s lakeside. Friday brings showers and storms, though severe weather is not expected.

The best times to visit Chicago are April through May and between September and October ... the country hoping to take advantage of the warm weather and abundant activities.

In Chicago, snow seasons are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average ...