A heat wave is about to hit the Chicago area, with the heat index rising well above 100 degrees. Some schools are taking precautions to keep their students safe.
Temperatures are set to soar Tuesday through Thursday, with the heat index Wednesday reaching as high as 112 degrees.Downers Grove Grade School District 58 told parents Monday they are postponing the start of school from Wednesday to Friday because of the extreme heat.
Russell said the district had the option of remote learning this week, but students do not yet have their devices. They plan to make up the two missed days at the end of the school year. "The last thing we want is for any athlete to be put in jeopardy, so we're gonna do our best to adjust as necessary," he said.
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