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El Niño expected to develop soon; could be strongest on record

  • May 15

Chicago extends summer pool plan; sweltering heat, humidity return

  • Aug 9, 2025

Extreme heat impacting Chicago area following pop-up storms

  • Jul 29, 2025

AC issue prompts hours-long bypass at West Side ER: spokesperson

  • Jul 29, 2025

Extreme heat in much of US could turn deadly

  • Jul 28, 2025

How to stay safe as dangerous temperatures hit US

  • Jul 28, 2025

Heat indices could hit 120 as sweltering temperatures grip Eastern US

  • Jul 28, 2025

What is 'corn sweat' and how does it exacerbate heat waves?

  • Jul 28, 2025

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Doctor explains heat dangers for outdoor sports as Chicago sees first heat wave of 2026

  • Jun 10
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Chicagoans bracing for another day of dangerous heat

  • Jul 24, 2025
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Chicagoans seek relief from dangerous heat

  • Jul 23, 2025
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How new tool can help prevent heat deaths 30 years after devastating 1995 heat wave

  • Jul 16, 2025
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What's changed since the devastating 1995 Chicago heat wave?

  • Jul 15, 2025
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How is 1995 Chicago heat wave still influencing scientific research?

  • Jul 15, 2025
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How 1995 heat wave exposed deep flaws in Chicago's emergency systems

  • Jul 15, 2025
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How 1995 heat wave exposed deep flaws in Chicago's emergency systems

  • Jul 14, 2025

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Extreme heat expected to hit Chicago area Monday

Peak heat indices are forecast to be in the 100-110 degree range, the NWS said.

  • Jul 28, 2025

Chicago weather: Severe storms leave damage in parts of area amid Heat Advisory

Extreme heat blanketed the Chicago area with heat index readings up to 110 on Thursday. Severe storms almost moved through parts of the area, leaving damage, and more are expected this weekend.

  • Jul 25, 2025

Chicago weather: Heat Advisory in effect for area with heat index over 100

Extreme heat is blanketing the Chicago area starting Wednesday, with heat index readings expected to be up to 110.

  • Jul 24, 2025

Dangerous heat wave to bring triple digit temperatures to Chicago area this week

The Chicago area will go experience dangerous temperatures and humidity both Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Jul 22, 2025

WWII veteran, POW, who died alone in 1995 heat wave, honored in Homewood

There was a special honor Thursday for a World War II veteran who died alone during Chicago's 1995 heat wave.

  • Jul 17, 2025