Lake Forest police say a 32-year-old North Chicago man has been charged with child endangerment after he left his two sons in a car for more than two hours Monday morning.
Climate change will mean hotter summers in the Upper Midwest. Some scientists say we could experience 30 days per year in which the heat index tops 100 degrees.
The weekend’s heat wave contributed to at least two deaths Saturday, bringing the total of heat-related deaths this season to three, according to autopsy reports from the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Stifling heat has forced the cancellation of several outdoor events in Chicago as forecasters urge residents to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade.
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Illinois State Police say passersby should take drastic action if necessary during this heat wave should they discover a child or pet alone in a parked vehicle that is locked. You might be tempted to look for the child’s parent or the pet’s owner before doing anything,...