CHICAGO (AP) — It looks like another hot day ahead for Chicago, possibly another record-breaker. An excessive heat warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. Friday, with highs again expected in the triple digits.
CHICAGO (AP) — The mystery surrounding U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s leave of absence deepened Thursday as his office disclosed a few more vague details about his medical condition, saying his ailments were "more serious" than previously thought and
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans will soon be able to test themselves in the privacy of their own homes for the virus that causes AIDS, now that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The warnings about the Internet problem have been splashed across Facebook and Google. Internet service providers have sent notices, and the FBI set up a special website.
LONDON (AP) — Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is the only NBA player on a British Olympic basketball squad missing Charlotte Bobcats duo Ben Gordon and Byron Mullens.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman was released from jail Friday for a second time while he awaits his second-degree murder trial for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin.
The Fourth of July fireworks won’t be the only thing soaring high Wednesday. The heat index is expected to climb between 103 and 108 degrees. This follows days of weather in the high 90s.
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services operates six cooling centers during the summer months. Additional facilities are opened as needed in libraries, Park District buildings, senior centers and other community venues.
