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Partly Sunny, Rising Heat And Isolated Rain For Afternoon
Rain moved through the area Wednesday morning, but conditions are expected to be at least partly sunny for the afternoon as the heat returns to midsummer highs.
91 For Afternoon, But Highs In The 70s Later This Week
The way this summer has been going, the notion of a high in the 70s almost seems fit for November.
This Summer Has Been One Of The Worst For Air Quality
This summer may be one of the hottest in recent memory, but it is also one of the worst for air quality.
Heat, Humidity To Dominate Until Storms Saturday Night
Heat and humidity will dominate this first day of Lollapalooza, although a lake breeze will make conditions more tolerable.
90-Degree Heat, High Humidity For Afternoon, Possible Storms For Some
Yet again, the stifling heat is building in Chicago, with an afternoon of 90-degree heat and increasing humidity on tap.
All But 4 Illinois Counties Now Disaster Areas Due To Drought
Half of the counties in the entire country – and all but four in Illinois – have been declared disaster areas because of the ongoing drought.
This Summer, It’s Hotter Over The Lake
In a Chicago summer that’s broken all kinds of heat records, another one has fallen.
Near-Record Heat To Give Way To Rain, Cooler Air
The near-record breaking heat that blanketed the Chicago area on Wednesday is expected to give way to cooler air the remainder of the week.
Heat To Climb To 99 As Clouds Dissipate
The clouds and occasional bursts of rain and thunder will give way to sunshine – and yet another day of extreme heat – Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. Quinn Asks For Drought Disaster Designation In Illinois
Gov. Pat Quinn is asking for Illinois to be designated a drought disaster area.
Sunny And Idyllic Afternoon With Highs Only In The 70s Lakeside
The weather will be idyllic by most estimations for the rest of the day Friday, with the sun shining and the air having a September-like feel with highs just in the 70s along the lake.
Heat, Drought Create Havoc On Area Rivers
Extreme heat and low water levels in area rivers are creating a dangerous combination.
Chicago Falls Just Shy Of Record For Heat
The temperature is once again expected to rise to 100 degrees on Tuesday, and a heat advisory is in effect for the whole area.
Highs To Hit 90 In Some Areas; Look For Rain This Weekend
Parts of the Chicago area are now considered to be in a severe drought, but at least some rain is expected this weekend.
ER Patients Urge People To Take The Heat Seriously
CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot spent time at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where the emergency room saw about four heat-related cases per hour.
Heat A Factor In Six Deaths In Cook County So Far
The third straight day of triple digit heat has led to the deaths of at least six people, authorities said on Friday.
Charitable Organizations Help Provide Cooling Relief
The longer the extreme heat continues the more worried emergency workers become about our most vulnerable people.
Heat Wave Has Everyone Struggling To Keep Cool — Even The Birds
A gull, apparently overheated from the sweltering conditions, found some relief in the South Loop on Thursday, thanks to the generosity of a woman and her kids.
Cops Working Without Air Conditioning At South Loop Police Station
Chicago police stations are supposed to be able to double as cooling centers for the public when the weather turns hot, but the Central District station in the South Loop is offering no such relief during this heat wave.
Heat, Dry Conditions Prompt Extra Precautions For Fireworks Shows
As local residents prepare to celebrate the 4th of July amid record-tying heat, firefighters and fireworks companies were facing different kinds of challenges in getting ready for the night’s fireworks displays.
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