During the great Chicago heat wave of July 1995 the afternoon air temperature reached 106 degrees Fahrenheit at Midway Airport, followed by an overnight low temperature of only 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Many residents either had no air conditioning or could not afford to use it. More than ____ deaths occurred over five days.

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During the great Chicago heat wave of July 1995, more than 700 deaths occurred over five days, highlighting the severe impact of extreme temperatures on urban populations, especially among the elderly, the poor, and those without access to air conditioning.

During the Great Chicago Heat Wave of July 1995 the Afternoon