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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 — ...
Eastern half of U.S. braces for more long days of dangerous heat
Tens of millions of people across the eastern and central U.S. are bracing for more days of extreme temperatures as an ...
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 ...
Pride Fest draws thousands amid heat wave and political tension
Pride Fest is upon us once again and this year, it coincided with the area’s first heat wave of the season. Despite the hot ...
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 ...
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 ...