Not sure why they didn't do this during sweeps, but WBBM announced that longtime Weatherman Stave Baskerville is going to retire. 

“I am finally putting the weather remote down and I’m stepping away from the map,” Baskerville said in an email to the station staff. “This has been an incredible streak of years staying employed. I am very fortunate.

“It is a natural time for me to step away and be more available for my family and loved ones. That’s code for how much I miss my grandkids.”

Baskerville joined WBBM September 1987 after a three-year stint as weather anchor for CBS This Morning.

“Steve’s career has been nothing short of amazing from presenting the weather nationally at CBS network to the many years of delivering reliable forecasts and weather coverage to Chicagoland viewers,” News Director Jeff Kiernan said.

“His infectious smile and good humor helped viewers through Chicago’s changing weather – and it brightened everyday for those of us fortunate to work with him.”

Baskerville’s last day will be Dec. 22.