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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 — ...
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 ...
'Dangerously hot and humid' weekend expected in Chicago area, with heat index jumping to 105
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s on Saturday and continue climbing throughout the weekend and into Monday, ...
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-area ice cream, Italian ice shops offer sweet treats to beat summer heat
As the summer season kicks off with a heat wave, three ice cream and Italian ice vendors from across the Chicago area joined ...
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control offers tips to protect pets from extreme heat
The Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is offering Chicagoans tips on ensuring their pets' well-being during this ...