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Lessons learned from a decades-old heat tragedy help Chicago and other cities

WBEZ Chicago | By Alex Degman
Published July 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM EDT

A heat dome has sent temperatures spiraling in rural and urban areas. Local governments have issued warnings and set up ways for residents to cool off in an effort to prevent heat-related deaths.

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Alex Degman

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