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Chicago-area hospitals deal with air conditioning issues as heat continues
Three hospitals in the Chicago area have had problems with air conditioning as a dangerous heat wave has affected the region ...
Heat wave linked to rise in opioid overdoses in Chicago over the weekend, health experts say
A total of 60 opioid overdoses were reported Friday and Saturday — including more than 37 on Saturday alone — triggering the ...
Increase in opioid overdoses during heat wave triggers Chicago's spike alert system
Health officials told ABC7 the hot temperatures may be to blame, at least, in part. As the temperatures soared this past ...
Chicago under extreme heat warning amid soaring heat indices
Relief from the extreme heat facing the Chicago area remains several days away as advisories and warnings remain in effect.
Team of scientists monitors heat, addresses climate change in Chicago
A heat wave was settling across the country Monday as Chicago saw another day of record temperatures for the date.The city ...
First extreme heat wave of 2025 settles over Chicago area, raising health risks
The heat index reached 106 Saturday and an extreme heat warning is in effect until Monday, according to the National Weather ...
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Heat and humidity in Chicago area can cause pavement to buckle
Extreme heat and humidity cause pavement to buckle or blow out. Roads throughout the Midwest and damaged when expanding ...
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 ...
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Chicago weather: Strong storms possible Tuesday
It was another very hot day for most of Chicagoland with high temperatures in the mid 90s and heat indices in the triple ...