Three decades after Chicago’s devastating heat wave left more than 700 people dead, city efforts to keep people protected ...

The 739 deaths in 1995 was the deadliest weather event in Illinois history and redefined Chicago’s emergency response and ...

In July 1995, 739 Chicagoans died during a five-day heat wave that shocked the city.

Sweltering heat will persist across the Chicago area through Saturday, with highs expected to soar to 95 degrees. Elevated ...

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Earlier this summer, a dangerous heat dome settled over Chicago — pushing heat indexes past 110°F. The city now faces a ...

Chicago faces its 17th day of a heat wave, with temperatures soaring near 90 degrees and mostly dry conditions forecasted.

Chicago’s Deadly 1995 Heat Wave: An Oral History In July 1995, a scorching three-day stretch caught the city unprepared, leaving 739 dead. The key players recount how one of Chicago’s worst ...

n July 1995 some 500-750 people died in Chicago during a torpid 5-day heat wave on July 12-16 that hit the city. This summer, similar temperatures occurred in Chicago on July 3-7 but there were ...

Chicago could see record-breaking heat. How to stay safe and cool 06:18 High risk in particular for older adults. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, heat-related deaths ...

A large dome of high pressure anchored over the eastern half of the country is bringing sweltering heat and strong winds to the Chicago area, with little relief in sight.