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Sunny with a high of 91 °F (32.8 °C). Winds from SSE to S at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). Night - Clear with a 54% chance of precipitation. Winds from SSE to SE at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). The ...

known as the Carl Sandburg route (Trains 381 and 382), and the traditional Illinois Zephyr route (Trains 380 and 383) both reach Macomb. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available ...

Night - Cloudy with a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds NNW at 8 to 10 mph (12.9 to 16.1 kph). The overnight low will be 59 °F (15 °C). Cloudy with a high of 70 °F (21.1 °C) and a 40% chance ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 84 °F (28.9 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). Night - Mostly clear. Winds variable at 7 to 9 mph (11.3 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 70 °F (21 ...