What to know about protecting your health amid Chicago's severe heat this week
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What to know about protecting your health amid Chicago's severe heat this week

City officials are urging residents to stay indoors during the ongoing heat wave while expanding access to cooling centers and other resources. Fox Chicago's Joanie Lum has the latest.

City officials are urging residents to stay indoors during the ongoing heat wave while expanding access to cooling centers and other resources. Fox Chicago's Joanie Lum has the latest.

Extreme heat tips: How to cool off and sleep better amid hot temps
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Extreme heat tips: How to cool off and sleep better amid hot temps

A look at the cooling centers and public buildings available across Chicago, along with simple tips to stay cool while sleeping and warning signs that could signal heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

A look at the cooling centers and public buildings available across Chicago, along with simple tips to stay cool while sleeping and warning signs that could signal heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Wet-bulb temperature: The hidden measure behind humid heat
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Wet-bulb temperature: The hidden measure behind humid heat

Ever heard of wet-bulb temperature? It’s measures how humid the weather is. FOX Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody explains what it means for Chicago’s extreme heat.

Ever heard of wet-bulb temperature? It’s measures how humid the weather is. FOX Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody explains what it means for Chicago’s extreme heat.

How to stay cool amid Chicago heat wave

How to stay cool amid Chicago heat wave

Dangerous heat is here. Chicago is reminding everyone to stay hydrated and cool. Here's where you can find a free cooling center.

Dangerous heat is here. Chicago is reminding everyone to stay hydrated and cool. Here's where you can find a free cooling center.

How to stay cool as dangerous heat settles over Chicago
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How to stay cool as dangerous heat settles over Chicago

Dangerous heat is settling over the Chicago area this week, prompting city officials to urge residents to take precautions.

Dangerous heat is settling over the Chicago area this week, prompting city officials to urge residents to take precautions.

Chicago weather: The first heat wave of 2026

Chicago weather: The first heat wave of 2026

Chicagoland's first heat wave of the year is here. Heat index values near 105 are expected through Wednesday, with an extreme heat warning in Chicago.

Chicagoland's first heat wave of the year is here. Heat index values near 105 are expected through Wednesday, with an extreme heat warning in Chicago.

Chicago weather: Scorching temps to begin the workweek

Chicago weather: Scorching temps to begin the workweek

After a seasonably warm Sunday, the Chicago area is in for a string of potentially dangerously hot days.

After a seasonably warm Sunday, the Chicago area is in for a string of potentially dangerously hot days.

Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations

Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.