Results tagged “summer”

Oh, Summer, you got here just in time to make us realize you'll soon be gone...

      

The equine population of Chicago has tripled this summer, thanks to the horses performing in Cavalia in the West Loop.“It’s all about natural horsemanship and movement,” said performer Casey Hackett, 26. “We’re harnessing their energy into the performance, and the show changes every time.”

• Do not be alarmed when the loud F-16s go screaming overhead tonight at 1 a.m.; there's a good reason for it.
• Looks like there will be a delay in the guilty plea of former Blago cohort Len Monk who was scheduled to do so tomorrow.
• A plant in Carol Stream was evacuated earlier today because of a chemical leak.

We like coming home to a package of beer samples on the doorstep after a long bike ride; it lets us imagine we're at the general store by Kettle Moraine after a long day on the trails.

          

Ah, Summer. It may be in the 60's outside right now, but the beaches are now officially open and Memorial Day weekend brings the unofficial start of summer. While it may not feel quite like it yet - though it did yesterday, whatever that's about - we thought we'd take a dip in the pool - our Flickr pool, that is, for some shots of Summer to get us excited.

Ah, I-94. It's construction season. Again. As part of our penance for trying to flee to the northern climes (Lake Geneva, anyone?) during the sweltering summer, we'll be forced to sit on hot asphalt, in bumper-to-bumper traffic staring longingly off the highway. Why? Because it's time for a major highway expansion and modification north of the border. How big? Well, they're making "Are we there yet?" landmark Mars Cheese Castle move from its iconic location - 100 feet further from the roadway.

In an effort to improve traffic flow throughout downtown, the Mayor's Office of Special Events announced yesterday that Taste of Chicago will have 15 percent fewer food vendors this year. The emphasis on improving traffic flow means that only 55 food vendors will be presenting their wares at the annual event, starting June 26. Other proposed changes to the event are a continuation of the "healthy" options the city encouraged vendors to serve last year and a requirement for vendors to serve a minimum of two smaller and less expensive "taste-of" portions geared for folks who can't or don't want to handle the giant turkey legs so synonymous with Taste. Those turkey legs may be in danger of decreasing, as well. Manny's Deli, which has turkey legs on its menu, hasn't made a full commitment to this year's event.

That's what some of us will be by the end of the day, no doubt. Might as well get there pleasantly. And that means avoiding the stupid green beer -- or anything else that looks like the slime mold from Swamp Thing. Instead, try some nice Irish whiskey with a goodly portion of lime juice. To be honest, the Suffering Bastard is really more of a summertime drink. But since it's so gorgeous out there today, what's the harm in having a little wishful thinking?

It's going to be a beautiful weekend. We snapped this shot while riding along the lakefront yesterday afternoon. We couldn't agree with the sentiment more.

Whew, it's going to be hot today, with highs pushing past 90. Enjoy today's sun while it lasts, though—the rest of this week should be rainy and cooler, with highs in the 70s and lows all the way in the 50s. The showers are part Hurricane Gustav's dispersing storm system.

Your weekend forecast: Gorgeous. Clear skies, highs in the mid-80s, with nighttime lows dipping as low as 55 tonight. Sunday and Monday will be a little warmer, so get that barbecue gear ready and enjoy. [NWS, Accuweather]

Temperatures will be a little hotter today and will continue to climb into the mid-80s through the weekend. Thunderstorms tomorrow could end our 22-day dry spell, which is the driest stretch for this time of year since 1963, but even if it does rain tomorrow, the weekend should be warm and sunny. Go go gadget sunshine! [WGN, NWS, Accuweather]

If cucumbers and other sides of the pillow had a baby, that pilcumber's coolness would roughly approximate today's: Fantastic. Temperatures today will be in the mid-70s, with breezes keeping everything seeming milder than that. The rest of this week should be a little warmer, and there's a chance of rain Thursday. Finally, a chance to test out my new umbrella! [NWS]

While astronomical summer doesn't end until the fall equinox September 22, meteorological summer is drawing to a close, and it sure does feel like fall. Temperatures this week will stay on the cool side, barely cracking 80 until Thursday, with clear skies and moderate breezes.

It's sunny now, but look for showers this afternoon and evening, with wet weather continuing through Saturday. We haven't had real rainfall in about three weeks, which is an unusually long dry spell for August. [WGN, NWS, Accuweather]

Highs will barely climb out of the 70s today, but it should be warmer Sunday and Monday. Expect sunny and clear skies for the next five days or so, with a fabulous warm-but-not-sweltering weekend ahead. So beautiful. [AccuWeather, NWS]

There's a chance of rain this afternoon, but beyond that, clear skies from here through Monday. This weekend should be sunny, with highs in the low 80s, and very little humidity. Have a barbecue. [AccuWeather, NWS]

Cool temps continue tonight, but there's a chance of scattered thunderstorms this evening and into tomorrow. The rest of the week will be a little on the cloudy side, but not too stormy and definitely not too hot. [NWS, AccuWeather]

We're going to enjoy more lovely weather today and probably tomorrow, but then the rains move in and keep the rest of the week on the wetter side. Storms will start Tuesday night and probably continue Wednesday, maybe picking up again Friday night. Temperatures will stay pretty cool, but enjoy the sunshine now! And it might be time for me to cough up the dough for the stupid bubble umbrella I've been wanting for months. [NWS, AccuWeather]

More fantastic weather ahead, and only a slight chance of storms tomorrow—this is about as perfect as August weather gets. Highs will barely reach 80, and lows will be in the 60s, probably through Tuesday. [NWS, AccuWeather]

More gorgeous weather today and through the weekend with highs in the low 80s and lows dipping all the way to 60, thanks to cold front sweeping across the Canadian prairie. Expect sun, light breezes and generally fall-like weather through Monday.

We may be rocking the 10th wettest summer since 1937, and the wettest since 1993, but the next few days will be sunny and clear. Highs will be in the low 80s, humidity will be negligible, and there won't be a cloud in the sky. Plan your picnics immediately. [Accuweather (video), NWS, Trib]

             

Last night's severe storms meant lots of lightning.

Today's going to be one of the hotter days of the summer so far, with highs over 90, and with dew points near 70, it'll feel even sweatier. Wear something breezy and don't skimp on the deodes. There's also a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, which will bring cooler temps for the next few days. This is what I get for getting up early. It's, uh, raining pretty hard at this point. Anyway, still going to be hot later. [NWS, Trib, AccuWeather]

While Tankboy, Marcus, Chuck and other Chicagoist staffers crush in with 75,000 other festival goers at Lollapalooza this weekend, temperature highs are expected to be in the upper 80s, possibly even surpassing 90 degrees.

Despite bright, clear skies right now, there's a 50 percent chance of powerful thunderstorms this afternoon, which may include some hail. Things should clear up by this evening, though, and this weekend looks like sun sun sun, with highs in the high 80s.

It's still pretty damn hot today, but with the dew point at 65 degrees, it's feeling even stickier and sweatier. There's a good chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, as a storm system moves into the Midwest from Manitoba, which will be followed by more hot weather as a warm front moves across the Plains towards us. Highs will be close to 90 the rest of this week and weekend, and Monday looks like it's going to be the hottest day of the year so far.

The heat continues this week, and it's not going to let up—the opposite in fact. Expect this weekend to be even steamier and for highs next week to be in the low 90s all across the Midwest.

Whee doggies, it's hot today—and it'll be even hotter this weekend. A 40-percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon could keep the day from breaking 90; the National Weather Center says we'll get there, but the Weather Channel says we won't. Suspense! [NWS, TWC]