Health & Fitness
ComEd Energy Doctor Offers 4 Tips On How To Stay Cool While Avoiding High Electric Bills
Chicago went into an Extreme Heat Warning on Monday, with a stretch of hot days lasting through Friday.
Updated on: June 30, 2026
Extreme heat this week has Chicago-area households facing a brutal double-whammy—staying safely cool without triggering a heart-stopping electric bill.
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Chicago went into an Extreme Heat Warning on Monday, with a stretch of hot days lasting through Friday. The hottest days this week are expected to be Tuesday and Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees during peak heating hours.
ComEd energy doctor Kara Schwer shares four tips for how people can optimize their homes during the heat.
