Chicago Weather August 23, 2023 1:09 pm Excessive heat warning continues for Chicago area Temperatures and heat index values are continuing to climb as an excessive heat warning for the entire Chicago area continues. NBC 5 Meteorologist Pete Sack has the latest forecast. Local 1:58 Kim Foxx proposes new policy for charges related to non-public safety traffic stops 1:23 Pop-up storms possible ahead of summery warm-up this weekend 0:41 Metra to celebrate 40th birthday with free rides, other special events 2:27 Chicago outreach workers hit streets to address opioid overdose surge 1:47 Cicadas begin emergence in droves, leaving some residents to celebrate