It's been 15 years since the heatwave which saw the death of hundreds of Chicagoans and now meteorologists are predicting highs in the 90s for the rest of the month.
There may be little relief from the stifling heat the rest of July, according to the weather service. "It looks like we could see this hot weather for an extended period," said Andrew Krein, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
Today's hot weather resulted in dozens of people needing treatment for heat-related illnesses at a Megabus intercity bus stop at 315 S. Canal St.
This week marks the 15th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago heat wave, a five-day scorcher that was blamed for more than 700 heat-related deaths.
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