30 years later: How deadly July, 1995 Chicago heat wave led to formation of Office of Emergency Management and Communications
CHICAGO (WLS) — This time, 30 year ago, Chicago was grappling with extreme and unprecedented deadly heat. ABC7…
Much of Upstate NY is under a heat advisory. Today could feel close to 100 degrees
Syracuse, N.Y. – Syracuse and parts of Central New York and the Finger Lakes are under a heat…
Chicago heat wave 1995: South Loop organizers remember victims 30 years later, advocate for vulnerable Chicagoans
CHICAGO (WLS) — Some warnings and procedures about extreme heat did not exist in Chicago before the deadly…
Heat wave bringing toasty temperatures to Southern California
A major heat wave is set to crank temperatures up across inland Southern California this week, with some…
Triple-digit highs forecast as county braces for heat wave
A woman with a board scouts the waves near Ocean Beach Pier. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San…
Seasonal affective disorder can strike in summer too: Expert
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is commonly associated with autumn and winter months, but it can also emerge during…
There’s More To Staying Hydrated Than Just Drinking Water
Summer is here, and it’s hot. If the temperature seems a bit hotter than average, you’re not wrong.…
5 hydrating, electrolyte-rich foods to eat when it’s hot out
The world is on fire, and this summer’s record-high temperatures prove it. And some experts say that when…
Hydration multipliers are everywhere. Should you use them in a heat wave?
Staying hydrated is crucial to feeling your best, especially as temperatures across the globe soar. Some may turn…
Revisiting our hottest days — including the 1995 heat wave
The first 100-degree day recorded in Chicago was on July 16, 1887. When the Tribune reported on “how…