issues with the heat. if you bring enough water and you try to keep moving and keep the breeze going, you can stay cool and have a good time. it feels like it s 100 degrees. i ve been splashing around, running through the water. reporter: animals at zoos in illinois were given ice cube treats and misting fans were put in place for the animals due to the extreme heat. more than 600 people a year die due to extreme heat every year in the united states, according to the cdc. heat wave illnesses include heat strokes, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburned a heat rash. an important reminder to check up your neighbors and elderly family and friends who may not have air conditioning in their homes and take care of your pets, bring them indoors, don t leave out in the excessive heat. jon brian, thanks. coming up, we ll take a look at the july 4th forecast and see how long the heat wave will stick around. jon: the opioid epidemic is a public health crisis with