Chatham Plaza Cruise-In starts this upcoming Saturday at 10 in the morning
Car enthusiasts will not want to miss the first annual Chatham Plaza Cruise-In on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Range Bourbon and Brew is sponsoring the event, which will feature live music all day, giveaways, shaved
IDPH warns public about this week’s extreme heat and its consequences
The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning residents to take this week’s high heat levels seriously. “Exposure to extreme heat can cause serious health complications, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.
AP: July keeps sizzling as Phoenix hits another 110-degree day and wildfires spread in California
By WALTER BERRY Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Parts of the U.S. are continuing to sizzle as July creeps toward setting a record for the hottest month ever recorded. Phoenix led the way Sunday, hitting its 31st
AP: Study finds climate change fingerprints on July heat waves in Europe, China and America
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Climate change’s sweaty fingerprints are all over the July heat waves gripping much of the globe. A new study finds these intense and deadly hot spells in the American Southwest and
Mosquitos migrating as the earth continues to warm, scientists warn
The Associated Press reports that as the planet warms, mosquitoes are migrating and bringing malaria with them. According to Manisha Kulkarni – a professor studying malaria in sub-Saharan Africa at the University of Ottawa – mosquitoes can
AP: Phoenix scorches at 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big US city records in global heat wave
By SETH BORENSTEIN and ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The extreme heat scorching Phoenix set a record Tuesday, the 19th consecutive day temperatures hit at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit in a summer of suffering that’s
WMAY Eats: Rocki, Ryan and Trent do The Chili Parlour of Springfield: Part One
It was a bit overcast on that day in late May, but nice enough to take a walk downtown. We were meeting Rocki and Ryan for lunch at an iconic Springfield establishment where folks have come to
AP: AI chips are hot. Here’s what they are, what they’re for and why investors see gold
By DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics. It’s an artificial intelligence chip, designed
Heat Advisory In Effect; Experts Offer Tips On Beating The Heat
With a heat advisory now in place through Wednesday evening, public health officials are reminding you of steps to take to avoid heat-related illness. It’s important to stay hydrated… drink plenty of water, but avoid sugary,
Extreme Heat In Forecast; CWLP Offers Tips
With the forecast calling for this week to start with the hottest days of the year so far, City Water Light and Power is offering tips on how to keep cooling bills down. The utility advises