Chicago invests $1M in AC upgrades for heat-vulnerable park fieldhouses
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Chicago invests $1M in AC upgrades for heat-vulnerable park fieldhouses

Chicago is investing in air conditioning upgrades at park fieldhouses across the city. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis explains which community park fieldhouses will receive the improvements.

Chicago is investing in air conditioning upgrades at park fieldhouses across the city. FOX Chicago's Brittany Toolis explains which community park fieldhouses will receive the improvements.

ComEd faces repeated outages, storm damage amid severe summer weather
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ComEd faces repeated outages, storm damage amid severe summer weather

It has been a busy summer for ComEd as June and July storms have caused widespread outages and damage. ComEd Senior Manager of Communications John Schoen breaks down the company's response.

It has been a busy summer for ComEd as June and July storms have caused widespread outages and damage. ComEd Senior Manager of Communications John Schoen breaks down the company's response.

Major flooding on Bishop Ford in Chicago prompts rescue, ISP says

Major flooding on Bishop Ford in Chicago prompts rescue, ISP says

Significant flooding on I-94 on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning was causing traffic delays and prompted one assist from police.

Significant flooding on I-94 on Chicago’s South Side early Saturday morning was causing traffic delays and prompted one assist from police.

Lake Geneva boat capsized, 3 children dead after storm hits area

Lake Geneva boat capsized, 3 children dead after storm hits area

Three children died on Geneva Lake after a boat overturned during severe weather that caused "massive damage" across Walworth County on Friday.

Three children died on Geneva Lake after a boat overturned during severe weather that caused "massive damage" across Walworth County on Friday.

Geneva Lake boat crash leaves 3 dead, 7 rescued
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Geneva Lake boat crash leaves 3 dead, 7 rescued

Three people were killed after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake during Friday's severe weather. 

Three people were killed after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake during Friday's severe weather. 

Severe weather moves through Chicagoland, some holiday events canceled

Severe weather moves through Chicagoland, some holiday events canceled

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and overnight in the Chicago area. Some could be strong-to-severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and overnight in the Chicago area. Some could be strong-to-severe storms capable of producing damaging winds and heavy rain.

ComEd urges customers to conserve energy during extreme heat
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ComEd urges customers to conserve energy during extreme heat

ComEd is asking customers to conserve energy as temperatures soar. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski explains what customers can do to help.

ComEd is asking customers to conserve energy as temperatures soar. FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski explains what customers can do to help.

How ComEd is tackling power losses during the extreme heat
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How ComEd is tackling power losses during the extreme heat

Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.

Extreme heat puts added stress on the Chicago-area power grid. ComEd spokesperson Tom Dominguez joins Chicago's Morning News to discuss outage prevention efforts.

Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland

Park Forest residents say they're without AC as dangerous heat grips Chicagoland

Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.

Park Forest tenants say they're struggling to stay cool without AC during this week's extreme heat, while also dealing with plumbing and other maintenance issues.

Chicago heat wave draws large crowds to beaches as temperatures soar
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Chicago heat wave draws large crowds to beaches as temperatures soar

Cooling centers are open across the city of Chicago amid the dangerous heat wave this week, but many are finding relief at Chicago beaches. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.

Cooling centers are open across the city of Chicago amid the dangerous heat wave this week, but many are finding relief at Chicago beaches. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.

World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'

World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'

A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.

A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.

How to keep kids safe during extreme heat
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How to keep kids safe during extreme heat

Dr. Tomitra Latimer of Lurie Children's shares tips on keeping kids hydrated, recognizing early signs of heat exhaustion, and the key safety questions parents should ask summer camp directors during extreme heat.

Dr. Tomitra Latimer of Lurie Children's shares tips on keeping kids hydrated, recognizing early signs of heat exhaustion, and the key safety questions parents should ask summer camp directors during extreme heat.