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- Ja'Mal Green: 'I have the right experience needed to move this city forward'
- Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: How long will the heatwave last?
- How to keep your pets safe in the heat
- Video: Sen. Tammy Duckworth pays tribute to WGN Radio's 100th Anniversary
- Cooling centers available during Chicago-area heat wave
- Tell me more, tell me more, with Grease author Tom Moore
- Erick Williams wins James Beard Award
- Beginning in July, there's a number to call if you're suffering from a mental health crisis
- The John Williams NewsClick: Should Chicago Police invest in more helicopters to chase carjackers?
| Ja'Mal Green: 'I have the right experience needed to move this city forward' Posted: 14 Jun 2022 04:14 PM PDT Community Activist Ja'Mal Green joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to discuss why he decided to throw his hat in the ring to run for mayor of Chicago. Follow @LisaDentSpeaks Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: How long will the heatwave last? Posted: 14 Jun 2022 03:31 PM PDT WGN-TV Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to give this week's forecast, and if we will get a break from the sweltering heat this weekend. Follow @LisaDentSpeaks Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How to keep your pets safe in the heat Posted: 14 Jun 2022 08:05 PM PDT Bill Snyder, weather producer for WGN-TV, joins John Landecker on the show to explain the heatwave, where it's coming from, and what to expect the rest of the summer. Then Steve Dale joins the show to talk about pet safety tips for this hot summer weather. Listen closely, it might just save your pet's life! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video: Sen. Tammy Duckworth pays tribute to WGN Radio's 100th Anniversary Posted: 14 Jun 2022 08:52 AM PDT Sen. Tammy Duckworth delivers a speech on the floor of the United States Senate on Thursday, June 9, 2022, acknowledging the 100th anniversary of WGN Radio. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cooling centers available during Chicago-area heat wave Posted: 13 Jun 2022 06:31 PM PDT The following cooling centers are available for Chicago-area residents during the expected heat wave, June 14 and 15: City of Chicago: The City of Chicago's cooling areas located at the City's six community service centers will be activated on Tuesday and Wednesday. The cooling areas operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays–Fridays. Visitors are required to wear a face covering while in the cooling areas. DFSS will provide free face coverings for guests who do not have one and want to utilize the cooling areas.
During hours of operation, residents can also find relief in one of the City's more than 75 Chicago Public Library locations and more than 31 Chicago Park District fieldhouses as well as 176 splash pads. Elsewhere in Illinois:
Additional information: From the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications: DANGEROUS TEMPERATURES EXPECTED THIS WEEK AS A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY IN CHICAGO The City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications offers cooling tips and resources for residents to avoid extreme heat emergencies The City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), and other City departments and sister agencies provide resources for residents to find relief from extreme heat this week and throughout the summer. Resources include access to cooling centers, Chicago Park District splash pads, Chicago Public Library locations and more to get relief from high temperatures and humidity that can posea health and safety threat. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday, June 14 at noon through Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. with expected peak afternoon heat index values between 105 to 109 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Residents should feel empowered to contact 3-1-1 if they are feeling uncomfortable or in need of assistance. It's also important to check on relatives, neighbors, seniors and our vulnerable populations when temperatures climb to extreme levels. If you are unable to make contact, you can request a wellbeing check by downloading the CHI311 app, visiting 311.chicago.gov, or calling 3-1-1. If there is a medical emergency due to a heat related illness, call 9-1-1. OEMC will continue to monitor conditions with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago. To receive the latest updates on heat advisories and weather emergencies residents can register for the City's emergency alert notifications at NotifyChicago.org. If conditions warrant, an extreme heat warning will be issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when the heat index is expected to exceed 105°-110°F for at least two consecutive days. Once issued, the city's emergency response plan is activated. Heat-related Illness Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Heatstroke is more serious and occurs when the body starts to lose its ability to regulate itself. The telltale signs of heatstroke are:
If you see someone suffering from heatstroke, call 9-1-1 immediately and then try to move the person into a cool place and cool the person with water. Tips to Beat the Heat
The Department of Buildings would like to advise property owners and building managers to check their electrical and cooling equipment ahead of time to make sure it's in working order before the temperatures really start to rise. Due to the high temperatures, the Chicago Department of Transportation has cancelled the scheduled Wednesday, June 14 bridge lift and boat run. Weather and Public Safety OEMC will monitor events through a collaboration with public safety partners. OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. We encourage residents to check the weather before heading out. For the most up-to-date weather information, please tune into local media or download a weather app. To stay in the know this summer, OEMC issues several alerts and notifications to keep residents up to date on weather conditions and emergencies:
For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook, Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC) and Instagram (chicago_oemc_911). From the Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Dangerous high temperatures and humidity across Illinois this weekIllinois – This week, Illinois will see abnormally high temperatures and humidity. To increase visibility on the dangers of extreme heat, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering tips to help everyone stay safe when temperatures rise. "Heat-related fatalities can be prevented by taking precautions when temperatures rise," said IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. "We ask all Illinoisans to take measures to safeguard their families and check in on friends and neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat and humidity." Key heat-related preparedness tips:
Currently, there are 6 cooling centers open across Illinois. A good way to find the state identified cooling centers is to call 800-843-6154 or check out the webpage: keepcool.illinois.gov. Additionally, many local municipalities operate their own cooling centers. More tips on how you can beat the heat are available on our ReadyIllinois website: https://www2.illinois.gov/ready/hazards/Pages/ExtremeTempsHot.aspx Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA): www.Ready.Illinois.gov IEMA Twitter | IEMA Facebook/Meta | IEMA Instagram | IEMA YouTube This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tell me more, tell me more, with Grease author Tom Moore Posted: 14 Jun 2022 08:05 PM PDT Tom Moore, one part of the trio that has authored and edited the new book on the hit musical Grease, joins John. The book is called "Grease, tell me more, tell me more" and can be found in stores now. Tom tells a bunch of stories about the unlikely success of the legendary musical Grease. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Erick Williams wins James Beard Award Posted: 14 Jun 2022 04:13 PM PDT Erick Williams, chef and owner of the Virtue in Hyde Park, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to talk about his career and winning Best Chef at the James Beard Foundation Awards gala. Follow @LisaDentSpeaks Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning in July, there's a number to call if you're suffering from a mental health crisis Posted: 14 Jun 2022 03:58 PM PDT Rachel Bhagwat, NAMI Chicago's Director of Policy, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to discuss the new 988 nationwide suicide prevention dialing code that will be up and running starting in July. Follow @LisaDentSpeaks Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The John Williams NewsClick: Should Chicago Police invest in more helicopters to chase carjackers? Posted: 14 Jun 2022 03:07 PM PDT This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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