News

First extreme heat wave of 2025 settles over Chicago area, raising health risks
The head index is expected to reach around 105 and an extreme heat warning is in effect until Monday, according to the ...
Heat exhaustion, heatstroke are major concerns at Chicago events this weekend
With an Extreme Heat Warning starting Saturday morning and a weekend full of events, heatstroke and heat exhaustion are real ...
Eastern half of U.S. endures another long day of dangerous heat
By The Associated Press Cities across the Midwest and eastern U.S. braced Sunday for another day of dangerously hot ...
Hoodline6h
Chicago Suffers Through Fourth Day of 90-Degree Heat Amid Record-Breaking Midwest Heat Dome
Chicago experiences a heat wave, with temperatures hitting the 90s and high humidity levels, possibly breaking records.
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 ...
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 finding ways to beat the heat
Summer in Chicago started off with oppressive, dangerous heat as temperatures topped out above 90°, with the heat index ...