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Extra Extra: Tips For Beating The Extreme Heat

By Selena Fragassi in News on Jul 18, 2015 8:00PM


  • If you don't have air conditioning, today's extreme heat can be downright oppressive. Here are some tips about how to cool down your house without AC and a list of city cooling centers should you need them. [DNAinfo Chicago]

  • Players of the 2005 Champion White Sox team are converging at U.S. Cellular Field this weekend to celebrate their World Series victory 10 years later—and there's photos that capture the reunion. [Sun-Times]

  • Here's a new theory—House Speaker John Boehner is now blaming President Obama for the California drought because, you know, climate change is never the culprit. [Sun-Times]

  • The Pullman neighborhood will be home to the city's first public indoor track and field facility at Gately Park. It will offer a 200-meter track and space for a long jump, shot put and hurdles. [ABC7]

  • Chicago's "Trump Cat" game is strong. Check out some local hopefuls. [DNAinfo Chicago]
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