A Heat dome has covered the central part of the United States, including Chicago, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees F and a heat index of 120 degrees F. This is the highest heat index recorded in the city since the 1995 heat wave that killed over 500 people. Heatwaves have been experienced across the US and globally, with July being the hottest month in 120,000 years. Despite historically underutilized cooling centers, neighbors in Chicago have come together to provide water, fans, and information about cooling centers, with community groups distributing resources to vulnerable populations.

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