What happened during the 1995 Chicago heat wave?

The 1995 Chicago heat wave killed 739 people as temperatures hit 106°F with heat index values above 120°F in a city with inadequate cooling in low-income neighborhoods.

How cold did Chicago get during the January 2019 polar vortex?

The January 2019 polar vortex brought wind chills to minus 52°F in Chicago, colder than Antarctica that day, and the city famously torched its elevated rail tracks to keep trains running.

What is Chicago's record low temperature?

Chicago's record low is minus 27°F, recorded in 1985.

What is Chicago's record high temperature?

Chicago's record high is 105°F.

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