Record warmth hits Chicago, more heat expected this week

Record warmth hits Chicago, more heat expected this week

Chicago experienced record warmth on Monday, with temperatures at O'Hare reaching 97 degrees shortly after 3 p.m. This surpasses the previous record of 96 degrees set in 1957.

Chicago experienced record warmth on Monday, with temperatures at O'Hare reaching 97 degrees shortly after 3 p.m. This surpasses the previous record of 96 degrees set in 1957.

Beat the heat at one of Chicago's public pools

Beat the heat at one of Chicago's public pools

The Chicago Park District on Monday celebrated the opening of its 77 indoor and outdoor pools, one week earlier than last year.

The Chicago Park District on Monday celebrated the opening of its 77 indoor and outdoor pools, one week earlier than last year.

Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat
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Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat

Cooling centers opened up in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs as temperatures near record highs. City officials reminded residents to stay hydrated and to stay inside somewhere with air conditioning.

Cooling centers opened up in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs as temperatures near record highs. City officials reminded residents to stay hydrated and to stay inside somewhere with air conditioning.

Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat

Chicago cooling centers open amid extreme heat

Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for a week-long heatwave. 

Cooling centers opened up over the weekend as Chicago prepares for a week-long heatwave. 

Chicago weather: Week-long heatwave begins today
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Chicago weather: Week-long heatwave begins today

A heatwave is hitting Chicago and it's going to linger for the next week. Each day temperatures will climb to the 90s.

A heatwave is hitting Chicago and it's going to linger for the next week. Each day temperatures will climb to the 90s.

Sizzling heatwave incoming for Chicago
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Sizzling heatwave incoming for Chicago

It's about to get very hot and humid in Chicago. The heat index is expected to reach the triple digits and the temperature will stay in the 90s all week long. Mark Strehl has your weather update!

It's about to get very hot and humid in Chicago. The heat index is expected to reach the triple digits and the temperature will stay in the 90s all week long. Mark Strehl has your weather update!

Chicago weather: Heat, humidity to steam up Chicago Sunday
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Chicago weather: Heat, humidity to steam up Chicago Sunday

Chicagoans can enjoy one more day of seasonable weather before a streak of 90-degree days and muggy conditions begin.

Chicagoans can enjoy one more day of seasonable weather before a streak of 90-degree days and muggy conditions begin.

90 degree heat returns Sunday and next week looks like a scorcher
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90 degree heat returns Sunday and next week looks like a scorcher

Fox 32 chief meteorologist Emily Wahls has your Friday afternoon forecast and a look at what the weekend has in store for the Chicago area.

Fox 32 chief meteorologist Emily Wahls has your Friday afternoon forecast and a look at what the weekend has in store for the Chicago area.

Chicago weather: Heat wave begins on Father's Day

Chicago weather: Heat wave begins on Father's Day

High temperatures were set in most locations across Chicagoland by early Friday afternoon.

High temperatures were set in most locations across Chicagoland by early Friday afternoon.

Chicago pet owners warned of heat dangers as temperatures rise

Chicago pet owners warned of heat dangers as temperatures rise

With a heat wave expected to hit Chicago next week, the Anti-Cruelty Society is warning pet owners to watch for signs of heat-related illness in their animals.

With a heat wave expected to hit Chicago next week, the Anti-Cruelty Society is warning pet owners to watch for signs of heat-related illness in their animals.