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Prolonged heat wave could have deadly consequences

July 06, 2012

Chicago tied a heat record Friday when the thermometer at O'Hare Airport recorded triple-digit temperatures for the third day in a row. It's only the third time in the city's history this weather feat has occurred, but some are worried the prolonged heat wave could trigger health ailments for the elderly and those suffering from a variety of chronic illnesses. "Over the past couple weeks...

Source: http://dailyherald.com/article/20120706/news/707069667/
 
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