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Another heat wave brings dangerous temps to Chicago area through Tuesday, forecasters say
Forecasters warn of 100- to 105-degree heat index values through Tuesday, with potential storms offering limited relief.
Flood threats across US as dangerous wildfire smoke flows in from Canada, heat blankets South
A total of 1 to 4 inches of rain fell across the I-95 corridor on Thursday, leading to numerous flash flood warnings.
Many turn out in sweltering heat for weekend festivals in Chicago
Extreme heat is expected to hit the Chicago area again this week, and some felt the sweltering, humid temperatures on Sunday ...
Chicago sweats it out as heat index reaches 105 degrees
Chicagoans are stepping up to help one another during another heat wave in the city. The temperature reached 94 degrees ...
Chicago Heat Dome Forecast: Triple-Digit Feels-Like Temperatures Will Be Followed By Possible Storms
A heat advisory has been issued for all of Chicagoland on Wednesday and Thursday as temperatures and humidity spike.
30 years later: What went wrong in the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave, and what has changed since
Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
30 years after deadly Chicago heat wave, threats persist as climate change elevates risks
The 739 deaths in 1995 was the deadliest weather event in Illinois history and redefined Chicago’s emergency response and ...
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30 Years After Chicago’s Deadliest Heat Wave, Systemic Racism Is Still the Root Problem
CHICAGO—Cheryl Johnson was watching the news during the worst heat wave in her city’s history when she learned that a man she ...
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Wednesday forecast: Humid start, potential for heavy rainfall later as heat breaks in Chicagoland
The recent run of high heat and humidity around Chicagoland is about to break. And with that will come potentially heavy ...