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Chicago's Deadly Heat Wave Of Jul. 1995

30 years later: What went wrong in the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave, and what has changed since

Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.Heat indices over 100 degrees kept a hold on the city for five straight days that July.

Chicago Sun-Times · 7h

Chicagoans want more greenspace, worker protections ahead of heat waves, survey finds

Thirty years after a heat wave left more than 700 people dead, Northwestern researchers asked residents to rank solutions for the city to improve planning before extreme heat hits.

ABC7 Chicago on MSN · 1h

OEMC, cooling centers, AC and more: What's changed since the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave

ABC7 took a closer look at how the tragedy led to the development of the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications, and why it remains critical today.

Hoodline14h

Chicago Heatwave and Poor Air Quality Prompts Health Warning; Minimal Chance of Relief Rain

Chicago faces a heat wave with poor air quality due to wildfire smoke and ozone; temperatures may hit mid-90s.

WTTW News3h

30 Years After Mass Heat Wave Deaths, Activists Question Whether Chicago Is Any Better Prepared

Thirty years ago, a heat wave settled over northeast Illinois. By the time the heat relented, 739 people had died and the city was using refrigerated trucks as makeshift morgues.

Today in Chicago History: Temperature hit 106 degrees at Midway Airport during 1995 heat wave

30 years after deadly Chicago heat wave, threats persist as climate change elevates risks ...

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30 years later: Organizers remember 1995 heat wave victims, advocate for vulnerable Chicagoans

When temperatures rise in Chicago, for some, it brings back difficult memories and prompts a call for action to prevent ...

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