Aurora police use new tech to monitor K9s on hot days
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Aurora police use new tech to monitor 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.

Chicago lays out plan to assist residents as extreme heat plagues city
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Chicago lays out plan to assist residents as extreme heat plagues city

The extreme heat prompted the National Weather Service to issue an "excessive heat warning" in northern Illinois that expires Wednesday evening.

The extreme heat prompted the National Weather Service to issue an "excessive heat warning" in northern Illinois that expires Wednesday evening.

Thousands without power as dangerous heat plagues Chicago area
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Thousands without power as dangerous heat plagues Chicago area

As temperatures soared on Tuesday, many suburban families were hit with a perfect storm. In Bellwood, residents were not only busy cleaning up the mess Mother Nature left, but some also had no way to escape the brutal heat.

As temperatures soared on Tuesday, many suburban families were hit with a perfect storm. In Bellwood, residents were not only busy cleaning up the mess Mother Nature left, but some also had no way to escape the brutal heat.

EF-0 tornado occurred Monday in Schaumburg, Roselle: NWS

EF-0 tornado occurred Monday in Schaumburg, Roselle: NWS

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down Monday in suburban Chicago.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down Monday in suburban Chicago.

AAA warns of dangers while driving in extreme heat
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AAA warns of dangers while driving in extreme heat

This extreme heat isn't just a concern when you are outside. AAA is warning drivers of the dangers heat brings while on the road.

This extreme heat isn't just a concern when you are outside. AAA is warning drivers of the dangers heat brings while on the road.

Storms knock out power for thousands as dangerous heat plagues Chicago area

Storms knock out power for thousands as dangerous heat plagues Chicago area

As temperatures soared on Tuesday, many suburban families were hit with a perfect storm. In Bellwood, residents were not only busy cleaning up the mess Mother Nature left, but some also had no way to escape the brutal heat.

As temperatures soared on Tuesday, many suburban families were hit with a perfect storm. In Bellwood, residents were not only busy cleaning up the mess Mother Nature left, but some also had no way to escape the brutal heat.

Bellwood residents battle heat after being displaced due to storms
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Bellwood residents battle heat after being displaced due to storms

More than 18,000 ComEd customers remain without power Tuesday afternoon after powerful storms tore through the Chicago area the day before.

More than 18,000 ComEd customers remain without power Tuesday afternoon after powerful storms tore through the Chicago area the day before.

Stretch of extreme heat prompts warnings from Chicago officials

Stretch of extreme heat prompts warnings from Chicago officials

“Do not underestimate the health risks of heat and humidity, they are dangerous and, in some cases, can be deadly,” said Dr. Jennifer Seo, chief medical officer for the Chicago Department of Public Health.

“Do not underestimate the health risks of heat and humidity, they are dangerous and, in some cases, can be deadly,” said Dr. Jennifer Seo, chief medical officer for the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Chicago braces for blistering heat wave, officials dish out safety tips
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Chicago braces for blistering heat wave, officials dish out safety tips

Stay cool and drink water. Those were among the top recommendations of city leaders who gathered Tuesday morning to offer suggestions on how residents could stay safe and look out for each other during a heat wave that was expected to send temperatures soaring into the high 90s Tuesday.

Stay cool and drink water. Those were among the top recommendations of city leaders who gathered Tuesday morning to offer suggestions on how residents could stay safe and look out for each other during a heat wave that was expected to send temperatures soaring into the high 90s Tuesday.

Brookfield Zoo among venues torn up by powerful storm

Brookfield Zoo among venues torn up by powerful storm

Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.

Powerful storms caused tree damage at Brookfield Zoo, forcing the zoo to close Tuesday morning.

Severe storms rip through Chicago area with 90 mph winds

Severe storms rip through Chicago area with 90 mph winds

Tornado warnings sounded across the Chicago area as storms ripped through the region Monday evening, with winds reaching up to 90 mph in Chicago and knocking out power to thousands.

Tornado warnings sounded across the Chicago area as storms ripped through the region Monday evening, with winds reaching up to 90 mph in Chicago and knocking out power to thousands.