Suntimes Article on 'heat-related deaths' this Summer

Suntimes put out an article: 'All heat-related deaths are preventable but in the Chicago area 16 died from heat this summer' [article link]

I dunno. Here at Clark & Diversey it wasn't too bad. Every evening before going to bed, I'd open up all the windows. Then in the early morning I'd close them. Apartment stayed relatively cool the entire season. Didn't once use the air-conditioner.

Bearing the Summer

We're in September and that means summer is officially over -- so it's time to admit that I don't think I used the air-conditioner one time this year. Basically what I'd do is 'air out' the place over the evening (i.e. keep all windows open) till morning when I'd close everything up -- and that way stay cool the whole following day. It worked! #MildMildMild

Not So Bad Summer This Year

Only a few days of 'Aug' left but not much use of the air-conditioner this year. Routine I've been following: keep the windows open over the evening so cool air comes in; then close everything early in the morning so inside remains pretty nice. Works (at least this year) ...

Cooling Off Summer-style

It's been relatively mild this season. Normally I air out the place in the evening, leaving the windows open till early next morning -- at which point (early sunrise) I'd close everything. But this year? Only needed the AC two times this year. Not bad! :-)

Cool August in Chi-town

It's upper 70's today, lower 60s this evening. That's what we're getting for August? What are we going to call this? Global Cooling?

Relatively Cool Summer

So I gotta admit: this Summer ain't too bad -- really!

Routine normally is: leave the windows open overnight when it's relatively cool, close everything before sunrise thus holding inside the cool temp. This would work pretty much the whole day -- until evening when I'd repeat the process. Nice!

Note, I live relatively close to the lake -- that large body of water which has an effect on local weather.

Chi-town Summer Day

Yup, definitely a tee-shirt and shorts occasion. (At home, I got 'AC'). Can't wait till we hit August ... Update: Good news - looks like the home AC is working ...

Later in the day I checked out the concert at the Chicago Pride Fest: