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27-year-old hairstylist one of two likely drownings on lake during weekend heat wave
The Chicago Fire Department responded to around 90 calls between the extreme heat and people in distress in the water, ...
A potent heat dome is building over the US, sending temperatures into the triple digits
An extremely dangerous heat wave is underway for the eastern half of the United States as a potent heat dome reaches its peak ...
Chicago officials prepare for heat wave during weekend full of evens like Pride Fest 2025
Scorching temperatures and high humidity are a bad combo, especially when that's the forecast for three days in a row, making ...
First extreme heat wave of 2025 settles over Chicago area, raising health risks
The head index is expected to reach around 105 and an extreme heat warning is in effect until Monday, according to 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 ...
Heat wave’s high humidity raises health risks in Chicago and across the country
Record-breaking heat indices — a combination of temperatures and humidity to determine how heat really feels to the body — are possible from Kansas City to Maine.
Monday forecast: More scorching heat and humidity in Chicagoland, but relief coming soon
The June heat wave rolls on for Chicagoland, with more scorching heat and humidity Monday to start the work week. But there ...
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 ...