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Summer heat ramps up; cooling centers will open over the weekend

Into the weekend, the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 100 degrees.

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Children cool off in Crown Fountain in downtown as temperatures are forecast to head into the mid to high 90's this weekend. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Summer is here, and the heat is ramping up this week.

The Chicago area is in for some hot and humid weather this weekend, the National Weather Service said.


But on Saturday and Sunday, hot and humid conditions were expected to set in. Temperatures could reach the upper 90s, but the combination of heat and humidity could make it feel above 100 degrees, weather officials said.

The city of Chicago will have cooling centers open Saturday through Tuesday.

The Department of Family and Support Services will have six community service locations open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Garfield Center will be open for cooling on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library, City Colleges of Chicago, and Chicago Police District locations will be open for cooling during regular hours of operation.

Into the weekend, the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 100 degrees.