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Wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest could send smoke floating toward the Chicago area this week, according to forecasts from the NBC 5 Storm Team.

NBC 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller has what to expect for Monday night and beyond.

After several days of pleasant temperatures, residents in the Chicago area can expect a blast of late-summer warmth in coming days, though events far to the south could have a big impact later this week.

With a projected budget deficit of nearly $1 billion in the coming fiscal year, Chicago officials are taking dramatic steps to reduce costs, including imposing a hiring freeze and drastically limiting non-essential travel.

Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast.

Temps go above average through the week

Sunday is going to be a bright and sunny day in the Chicago area, with warm temperatures returning to the forecast after a taste of fall this weekend.

The warm-up begins Monday

Chicago, here’s comes a taste of fall — and then some.

Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

Summer and fall lovers are at odds at this time of year as the Chicago area gets a few last warm days before the seasonal change, but there will be something for both in coming days.