The weather in Chicago continues to be hot Thursday, as thousands remain without power after a series of storms.
CHICAGO -- For a third day in a row, some people are waking up without power, as oppressive heat continues across the Chicago area.
"We've had more intense, worse storms in terms of impact. But restoration through this intense heat, that changes the dynamic of it," said ComEd Governmental Affairs Vice President Michael Fountain. It's still expected to get into the low 90s Thursday, but the area should cool off over the weekend before heating up again next week, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Greg Dutra said.On Center Avenue, just east of Lake Street, in Hanover Park, the pavement has buckled.
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