Extreme heat blankets the Chicago area as residents seek relief, workers push through

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date June 30, 2026, 11:01 p.m.
Last Updated June 30, 2026, 11:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/as-extreme-heat-grips-chicago-area-residents-seek-relief-as-essential-workers-push-through/3955660/

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With heat index values surpassing 100 degrees and expected to persist, an extreme heat warning remains in effect through 12 a.m. on Thursday. As the brutal temperatures continue, some residents are making sure their air conditioning is ready to roll. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. ...