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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 ...
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 — ...
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 ...
Northeast, Midwest Heat Wave Could Smash Dozens Of Records, Including New York, Philly, Chicago
Widespread 90s, even perhaps a few 100s, will bake much of the eastern two-thirds of the country in a dangerous heat wave.
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 ...
Extreme heat watch takes effect in Cook County with searing weekend temps expected
The Chicago area is preparing for its first significant heat wave of the season, with officials in Cook County issuing an ...
Chicago public pools to open 7 days a week for first time since COVID-19 closings
It's been a slow return to seven days, and the Park District’s pool season will be short this year, ending just before ...
Chicago heat wave: Cook County Animal and Rabies Control tips to protect pets from extreme heat
An Extreme Heat Watch goes into effect Saturday morning for Cook County and Chicago, when temperatures and humidity will ...