Throughout the Chicago area, neighbors were helping neighbors as the severe storm recovery effort continued Wednesday.
The dangerously high temperatures will continue across the Chicago Area Wednesday.
Residents say the problem has persisted for years, including throughout last summer, when many also went without air conditioning.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire Chicago area, which will remain until Thursday evening.
Concerns are heightening over player and fan safety during the games.
Dangerous heat is affecting the Chicago area, with heat index values over 100 in the forecast.