Chicago suburb residents react to apartment complex with no AC: 'We shouldn't have to beg'
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More than 100 residents at Autumn Ridge Apartments in Park Forest say they've been without air conditioning during the extreme heat, and they claim the property's management has yet to resolve the issue.

ComEd urges customers to conserve energy during extreme heat
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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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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 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 crowds head to the beach amid dangerous heat wave
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Chicago crowds gathered at the beach today as temperatures soared in the 90s amid the dangerous heat wave this week.  

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

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.

Chicago swelters under Extreme Heat Warning

Dangerous heat will continue across Chicago through Thursday before storms bring a chance for relief heading into the holiday weekend.

Extreme Heat Warning blasts Chicago area
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The Extreme Heat Warning is now in effect for all of Chicagoland until Thursday night. 

How to keep kids safe during extreme heat
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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.