Sunday, October 07, 2007
Chicago Weather
Enjoy it while it lasts
Here are some photos taken at one of the Forest Preserves I frequent:
The flora are turning color. The birds are migrating south. The landscape has an autumn look. Its October, but this past week had a mid-June feel to it here in Chicagoland. All 7 days so far this month have been warm enough that I ran/walked/biked shirtless, like this guy:
Today's high was a record, which had unfortunate -- maybe even tragic -- consequences:
Here are some photos taken at one of the Forest Preserves I frequent:
The flora are turning color. The birds are migrating south. The landscape has an autumn look. Its October, but this past week had a mid-June feel to it here in Chicagoland. All 7 days so far this month have been warm enough that I ran/walked/biked shirtless, like this guy:
Today's high was a record, which had unfortunate -- maybe even tragic -- consequences:
Fire Media Affairs spokesman Joe Roccasalva confirmed that a runner died during the marathon. As of 4 p.m., about 350 people have been hospitalized for various injuries, Roccasalva said.
Because of the extreme heat, officials late Sunday morning halted the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.
