Chicago is heading toward a wet end to summer, with rain showers expected across the area through Sunday and thunderstorms possible over the weekend. The unsettled weather could affect several major outdoor events, including Riot Fest, the Chicago Bears' home opener and the White Sox's weekend homestand.
The rain comes after an unusually wet summer for the city. Chicago recorded 15.38 inches of rain between June 1 and August 31, which was 3.32 inches above the seasonal average.