Officials Say Heat A Factor In 6 Deaths In Chicago

By Lolly Bowean, Carlos Sadovi and Cynthia Dizikes , Chicago Tribune reporters, Chicago Tribune: Local
Fri, 07/06/2012 - 10:00pm

Existing health problems cited as major causeSome were elderly. Others lived alone. All had underlying health problems.

Topics: health problems

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