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Researchers measure how some Chicago neighborhoods are more vulnerable to heat

On what was a scorcher of a day, Chicago residents know that living by Lake Michigan can help with cooling off. But not everyone feels that cool breeze. In fact, depending on where residents live, they may be hotter than other parts of the city. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported on how researchers have found ties between high heat vulnerability and disadvantaged communities.
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