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Heat exhaustion, heatstroke are major concerns at Chicago events this weekend
With an Extreme Heat Warning starting Saturday morning and a weekend full of events, heatstroke and heat exhaustion are real ...
Chicago weather LIVE: Heat Advisory for area, Extreme Heat Warning for Cook Co., heat index in 100s
Pools open across Chicago Saturday as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with the heat index reaching 100-105 degrees on Sunday and Monday.
Chicago pool season brings excitement, relief from heat — 'We've been waiting for this day'
The city's outdoor pools opened for the summer on Saturday, coinciding with the year's first major heat wave. Eager residents ...
Chicago finding ways to beat the heat
Summer in Chicago started off with oppressive, dangerous heat as temperatures topped out above 90°, with the heat index ...
Extreme Heat Warning issued for Cook County, including Chicago; Heat Advisory issued for rest of metro area
Cook County and Chicago are under an Extreme Heat Warning starting Saturday morning, a Heat Advisory has been issued for the ...
Midwest Cities Bake as Heat Wave Blankets the Central U.S.
St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines were among the cities that saw heat indexes hit triple digits on Saturday, with the East ...
Chicago Forecast: Dangerous heat, humidity moves in with heavy winds
In addition to hazardous heat and humidity, gusty winds are expected to create a "blast furnace" effect in the Chicago area.
Chicago cooling centers, pools, splash pads open during heat wave caused by Midwest heat dome
A Midwest heat dome is driving high temperatures and high humidity that will push the Chicago heat index into the triple ...
Chicago’s Bronzeville Family Fest brings community together despite heat
South Side neighbors braced the heat and gusty winds for a day of connection and community empowerment at the 12th annual ...