Illinois workers push for new protections against extreme heat and cold

Illinois workers push for new protections against extreme heat and cold

People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.

People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.

Illinois workers push for new protections against extreme heat and cold
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Illinois workers push for new protections against extreme heat and cold

People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.

People across Illinois are heading to work in freezing cold and dangerous heat, and right now, there are no state rules protecting them from extreme temperatures. That’s why workers and unions are launching a new campaign to change that.

Drone team helps find missing Fishtown dog Benji after major snowstorm

Drone team helps find missing Fishtown dog Benji after major snowstorm

A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.

A fluffy dog named Benji became a social media sensation after escaping from his Fishtown home during one of the biggest snowstorms Philadelphia has seen in years.

Power outages linger across the South as deadly winter storm cleanup continues
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Power outages linger across the South as deadly winter storm cleanup continues

Even as snow clears, hundreds of thousands across the South remain without power while airlines recover from delays and crews warn of ongoing dangers from ice, extreme cold, and falling trees.

Even as snow clears, hundreds of thousands across the South remain without power while airlines recover from delays and crews warn of ongoing dangers from ice, extreme cold, and falling trees.

3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'

3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.

Chicago weather: Gusty winds, flurries and bitter cold grip the region

Chicago weather: Gusty winds, flurries and bitter cold grip the region

Cold, windy conditions persist across Chicago this week, with occasional flurries and a possible lake-effect snow threat later in the forecast.

Cold, windy conditions persist across Chicago this week, with occasional flurries and a possible lake-effect snow threat later in the forecast.