CHICAGO (WLS) — It was 30 years ago this week that the…
How Chicago’s Approach to Extreme Heat Has Evolved Since the Deadly 1995 Heat Wave: A Look at Cooling Centers, OEMC, and Air Conditioning
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The Deadly 1995 Chicago Heat Wave: Revealing Flaws in the City’s Emergency Response System
CHICAGO (WLS) — Thirty miles outside of Chicago, you will find a…
Three Decades On: The Impact of Chicago’s July 1995 Heatwave on Creating the Office of Emergency Management and Communications
CHICAGO (WLS) — This time, 30 year ago, Chicago was grappling with…
Remembering the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave: South Loop Group Honors Victims and Supports At-Risk Residents 30 Years On
CHICAGO (WLS) — Some warnings and procedures about extreme heat did not…
Surge in Opioid Overdoses Amid Hot Weather Activates Chicago’s Spike Alert System
CHICAGO (WLS) — Although overall opioid overdose incidents have been decreasing citywide…
