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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.
A critic calls City Hall's decision "extremely alarming" as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees again.
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.
It’s hotter than ever these days. Here are the risks and signs of overheating, and how older residents are staying safe.