Chicago-area schools make adjustments to counter extreme heat
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The heat is having an impact on the start of the school year in the Chicago area. Some districts have pushed back their return dates and are adjust sports practice schedules to keep students safe.

DuPage County's DuSMART enhances school crisis reunification efforts for students, parents

As the new school year gets underway, some parents and educators are thinking about safety. One area in particular is making sure parents and students can find each other after a crisis occurs.

'DuSMART' enhances school crisis reunification efforts for students, parents
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As the new school year gets underway, some parents and educators are thinking about safety. One area in particular is making sure parents and students can find each other after a crisis occurs.

Suburban school district delays first day of classes due to extreme heat

A suburban school district has postponed its first day of classes due to the dangerous heat expected to plague the Chicago area this week.

Truck crashes into 9-year-old boy riding bike in Aurora

A 9-year-old boy was seriously injured after a truck hit him while he was riding his bike Thursday afternoon in Aurora.

Dangerous chemical spill evacuates Warrenville apartment complex

A dangerous chemical spill in the western suburbs prompted a HAZMAT response Thursday evening, when a toxic and deadly gas was accidentally concocted during routine pool maintenance.

Dangerous chemical spill evacuates Warrenville apartment complex
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Chemical chaos in the suburbs on Thursday as a toxic and deadly gas was concocted by accident during routine pool maintenance.