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Chicago Restaurateur Donates Air Conditioners To People In Need Amid Dangerous Heat
"She is very scared for the kids and since it's so hot, they have to shower constantly just to cool themselves off from the heat."
June 30, 2026
The dangerous heat is taking a toll across the Chicago area, especially for families without air conditioning.
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As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.
Inside a Humboldt Park apartment, four children, including a 4-month-old baby, spent Monday trying to cope with the extreme heat. Without air conditioning, the family relied on little more than a fan and an open window to find relief.
