Saturday, March 15, 2025

Search results for keyword: extreme heat found in 17 News.

weather
  • by david hall
Chicago’s streak of very warm nighttime temperatures ends, though 5-day averages are historic

The city recorded four nights of lows in the 70s. Nighttime heat can be dangerous for the elderly, and for those without air conditioning, there are almost no options to cool off.

weather
  • by david hall
Chicago shuts down cooling centers on fourth day of heat wave

A critic calls City Hall's decision "extremely alarming" as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees again.

weather
  • by david hall
Sweltering Chicagoans find relief at the lake, pools and fountains

Families turned out on the first day that Chicago Park District pools opened. Others had a splash at the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park. The city could reach 90 degrees for seven straight days, with very little cool down overnight.

your-time
  • by david hall
Rising temperatures in Chicago pose significant risk for heat-related illnesses among older adults

It’s hotter than ever these days. Here are the risks and signs of overheating, and how older residents are staying safe.