Staying Safe During Chicago’s Hottest Week Of The Year

Staying Safe During Chicago’s Hottest Week Of The Year
Two children play in the shallow water of Lake Michigan at Chicago's Oakwood Beach, Thursday, June 27, 2019. Amr Alfiky / Associated Press
Staying Safe During Chicago’s Hottest Week Of The Year
Two children play in the shallow water of Lake Michigan at Chicago's Oakwood Beach, Thursday, June 27, 2019. Amr Alfiky / Associated Press

Staying Safe During Chicago’s Hottest Week Of The Year

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Chicago is in the midst of its hottest week of the year.

Temperatures will be in the mid-80s and above this week at a minimum.

The mercury will approach 100 degrees on Friday.

Morning Shift talks to a doctor about tips for staying safe in extremely hot weather.

GUEST: Dr. Samuel Grief, associate professor of clinical family medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago

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