Dangerously high levels of heat are forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts in excess of 100 degrees.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and other state agencies are warning Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
“Exposure to extreme heat can cause serious health complications, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “With dangerously high…
