Chicago restaurateur donates air conditioners to people in need amid dangerous heat

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date June 30, 2026, 1 a.m.
Last Updated June 30, 2026, 1 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-restaurateur-donates-air-conditioners-amid-dangerous-heat/

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The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning. As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to s...