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Patients evacuated from Weiss Memorial Hospital over heat suffer again during heat wave at new facility
One patient's family told the Chicago Sun-Times temperatures spiked at West Suburban Medical Center during the weekend heat ...
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 ...
Weather timeline: As Chicago-area heat wave ebbs, severe storm chances emerge
For several days, the Chicago area has been gripped by scorching temperatures and suffocating humidity, but is relief finally ...
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Chicago Battling Severe Heat Wave, Heat Advisory Issued Through Monday Night
Chicago is experiencing a dangerous heat wave with the OEMC providing resources like cooling centers and safety tips, and ...
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 ...
Chicago-area hospitals deal with air conditioning issues as heat continues
As residents across the Chicago area continue battle intense heat, three hospitals within the region are dealing with air ...
How to stay cool in a heat wave — even without air conditioning
Heat doesn’t just mean canceled events. It also poses a health risk. If you can’t afford to cool the whole house, make a ...
WATCH: Lincoln Park Zoo animals chill out with cool treats during heat wave
As Chicago faced its first heat wave of the summer season, animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo beat the heat with some cool ...