CHICAGO — With NASCAR weekend underway, the weather is looking spectacular in comparison to the weather conditions the city experienced during the inaugural event one year ago.

Today

Sun & clouds with slight chance of PM sprinkle. A bit cooler — especially by the lake. NNW/NNE 5-10 mph

High 80, mid 70s lakeside

Tonight

Partly to mostly cloudy & comfortable temps. ESE/S 5-10 mph

Low 65

Tomorrow

Mostly sunny & warmer with chance of iso. PM t’storms. S 5-15 mph

High mid 80s We’ll start out the work week with more clouds and temps in the muggy mid 80s for the first several days. Each day has a chance of isolated showers/t’storms each afternoon/evening.