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Heatwave Claims Eight in Cook County | Chicago News
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Eight heat-related deaths in Cook County this month — the deadliest single-year spike in over a decade — including 65-year-old Joseph Huff, a man just beginning retirement, whose son now mourns a father who may have been gone for weeks before being found. As temperatures soar into the 90s and air quality warnings loom, this crisis hits home: victims span 40s to 70s, and the tragedy underscores how easily vulnerable neighbors — especially the elderly — can be overlooked. With heatwaves intensifying, the call to action is clear: check in, stay connected, and protect those around you — because safety isn’t just personal, it’s communal.
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