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Scorching Heat Grips Region. Park Forest Opens Cooling Centers.

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— As a prolonged stretch of scorching heat and humidity bears down on the region, Park Forest officials are urging residents to take precautions and announcing that local cooling centers will remain open through Wednesday evening.

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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for southern Cook County, effective through 10 p.m. Wednesday. Afternoon heat index values may reach around 105 degrees, with officials warning that the combination of soaring temperatures and…

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