Chicago Heat Wave Hits Workers and Grid | Chicago News

Chicago’s sweltering heat wave is turning daily life into a survival test, especially for outdoor workers battling 90-degree temps and a heat index over 100. Construction crews and road repair teams are pushing through dangerous conditions, while the Illinois DOT warns drivers to watch for emergency road fixes. Stories from workers like Faheem Jackson and Laurence Rivers Jr. reveal the grit and small comforts—like a freeze pop—that keep them going. Meanwhile, ComEd’s urging energy conservation as the grid strains under the heat, with thunderstorms offering only a faint hope of relief. This is a city on edge, sweating through a brutal, humid holiday weekend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87237c64045c48e1