- Late-summer heat wave threatens record highs from Chicago to D.C. The Washington Post
- Excessive Heat Warning issued for Chicago area with heat index near 100 WGN TV Chicago
- First Day Of School In CPS Begins With Extreme Heat And Continued Bus Delays For Students With Disabilities Block Club Chicago
- Chicago Public Schools students return to class amid heat wave ABC7 Chicago
- Hottest Air Of The Summer For IL: 115 Peak Heat Index Values Possible Patch

