Following Tribune reporting last week that the team is pivoting its focus back to Arlington Heights and away from the city’s lakefront, Johnson told reporters on Tuesday that “there’s a long way to go still” — but hinted that he won’t be an active player in this next round of talks with state lawmakers.

Chicago saw its first-ever Dust Storm Warning within the city limits Friday as high winds carried dust across most of the area.

Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.

The city reached a record-breaking 93 degrees Thursday, topping the previous May 15 record of 91 degrees set in 1961.

The Chicago area can expect showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, Thursday night. The entire area remains under a tornado watch until 10 p.m., with the threat of large hail and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

Beyoncé's forged away with the opening night of her "Cowboy Carter" concert in Chicago, despite delays due to severe weather and an evacuation.

The National Weather Service said it was only the second time its Chicago office ever issued a dust storm warning.

The Chicago area is cleaning up hundreds of downed trees and bracing for more storms following Thursday's record-busting temperatures, gusty winds and rain.

The Chicago area is at serious risk of severe weather on Thursday, but another weather threat could emerge on Friday.

A multi-day severe weather event continued on Tuesday as tornado warnings were issued in at least five states.