The city of Chicago says it will open additional cooling centers this week ahead of a heat wave that could push heat indices well over 100 degrees in coming.
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Chicago officials are preparing for the dangerous heat expected in the area midweek, reminding everyone of cooling centers, and assuring parents that all CPS classrooms are equipped with air conditioning. National Weather Service officials are expecting dangerously hot conditions starting Wednesday in portions of Illinois as the heat index may reach up to 115 degrees and continue into .