Chicago pool openings delayed until July due to lifeguard shortage

Chicago pool openings delayed until July due to lifeguard shortage

Chicago residents seeking relief from a recent heat wave won’t be able to cool off in the city’s pools until after the Fourth of July weekend because of a lifeguard shortage, park officials said.

Chicago residents seeking relief from a recent heat wave won’t be able to cool off in the city’s pools until after the Fourth of July weekend because of a lifeguard shortage, park officials said.

State of emergency issued in Broadview to help clean-up efforts after severe storms

State of emergency issued in Broadview to help clean-up efforts after severe storms

Many of the streets in Broadview are filled with tree debris but there’s even more in the backyards – that’s where extra muscle came in to help Thursday.

Many of the streets in Broadview are filled with tree debris but there’s even more in the backyards – that’s where extra muscle came in to help Thursday.

Breakthrough treatment for hair loss disorder shows promise
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Breakthrough treatment for hair loss disorder shows promise

Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about a potential breakthrough hair loss treatment, vaccines for children and heat-related illnesses.

Dr. Shikha Jain from UI Health talks about a potential breakthrough hair loss treatment, vaccines for children and heat-related illnesses.

Thursday marks Chicago's third straight day in the 90s

Thursday marks Chicago's third straight day in the 90s

Today will be less humid with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. The wind will be strong this afternoon, gusting to 35 mph at times.

Today will be less humid with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. The wind will be strong this afternoon, gusting to 35 mph at times.

Chicago breaks heat record Wednesday, meteorologists say

Chicago breaks heat record Wednesday, meteorologists say

Chicago set a new heat record Wednesday as the area endured another day of sweltering temperatures, meteorologists say.

Chicago set a new heat record Wednesday as the area endured another day of sweltering temperatures, meteorologists say.

Bellwood residents battle heat while cleaning up damage from severe storm

Bellwood residents battle heat while cleaning up damage from severe storm

The people who lived in a Bellwood condominium said they are grateful they lived through a terrifying storm that ripped the roof right off the top of their building, but now comes the hard work of how to proceed and the heat is not helping things.

The people who lived in a Bellwood condominium said they are grateful they lived through a terrifying storm that ripped the roof right off the top of their building, but now comes the hard work of how to proceed and the heat is not helping things.

Aurora police use new tech to monitor temperatures of K9s on hot days

Aurora police use new tech to monitor temperatures of K9s on hot days

Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 — named Benny — doesn't overheat.

Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 — named Benny — doesn't overheat.