August 24, 2018 5:46 pm Steamy Weekend on Tap After a brief cooldown, the Chicago area is in for a steamy weekend, according to NBC 5’s Alicia Roman. Local 2:19 CHICAGO'S FORECAST: The Warm-up Begins! 2:51 Thursday morning weather 2:15 CHICAGO FORECAST: Freeze warning in effect for parts of area ahead of warmer temperatures 1:13 Hunter's supermoon shines bright tonight 2:06 What's the difference between El Niño and La Niña?