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Doctor explains heat dangers for outdoor sports as Chicago sees first heat wave of 2026
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How hot conditions could impact the World Cup
El Niño expected to develop soon; could be strongest on record
Chicago extends summer pool plan; sweltering heat, humidity return
Extreme heat impacting Chicago area following pop-up storms
AC issue prompts hours-long bypass at West Side ER: spokesperson
Extreme heat in much of US could turn deadly
How to stay safe as dangerous temperatures hit US
Heat indices could hit 120 as sweltering temperatures grip Eastern US
What is 'corn sweat' and how does it exacerbate heat waves?
Extreme heat expected to hit Chicago area Monday
Severe storms leave damage in parts of Chicago area amid Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory in effect for Chicago area with heat index over 100
Dangerous heat wave to hit Chicago area this week
WWII veteran, who died alone in 1995 heat wave, honored in Homewood
What's changed since the devastating 1995 Chicago heat wave?
How 1995 heat wave exposed deep flaws in Chicago's emergency systems
30 years later: How deadly 1995 heat wave led to formation of OEMC
30 years later: Organizers remember 1995 heat wave victims
Show More
Show Fewer
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