Remembering the Deadly Heat Wave of '95
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This summer marks the 20-year anniversary of a brutal heat wave that hit Chicago.
This summer marks the 20-year anniversary of a brutal heat wave that hit Chicago and left more than 700 people dead in its wake.Tonight, WGN chief meteorologist Tom Skilling joins us to remember the summer of 1995 and discuss his coverage of the event. We'll also look at the city's response to the epidemic, and what lessons Chicago has learned from the devestation of that unforgettable July.
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Remembering the Deadly Heat Wave of '95
Clip: 7/12/2015 | 8m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
This summer marks the 20-year anniversary of a brutal heat wave that hit Chicago and left more than 700 people dead in its wake.Tonight, WGN chief meteorologist Tom Skilling joins us to remember the summer of 1995 and discuss his coverage of the event. We'll also look at the city's response to the epidemic, and what lessons Chicago has learned from the devestation of that unforgettable July.
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