Chicago weather: Near-record high expected today

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Chicago weather: Record-breaking warmth possible today

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.

The record high for Chicago today is 56 degrees, set back in 1886.  

Today's weather is going to be close. I think we tie it. It will be mostly sunny and blustery.  

Tonight, a system passes to our south that may graze the area, mainly I-80 south, with showers long after dark.  

The weekend looks fine, just not as warm. Highs will be 40-44 with tomorrow being the sunnier of the two days. Above-average temperatures continue well into next week.