A historic, deadly heat wave affected much of the Midwest and specifically Chicago in July of 1995. Over 700 deaths were ...

Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.

Thirty miles outside of Chicago, you will find a mass grave of 41 bodies in simple, unmarked pine boxes. The victims were the poor, the elderly and those who lived alone. All of them were laid to rest ...