🌱 Heat Wave Hits Chicago + Hit-And-Run Driver Sought

Good morning, everybody! Kaytlyn Smith here with your Tuesday edition of the Chicago Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, hot and humid. High: 90 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Chicago:

1. The Chicago area's relatively mild temperatures and humidity are about to change as forecast models indicate a surge in temperatures. The forecast estimates highs above 90 degrees and heat indices nearing 100 degrees that are expected to last for several consecutive days. The upcoming heat wave may be interrupted by a cluster of storms midweek, but the region should prepare for potentially dangerous heat levels, prompting the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications to open cooling centers for residents. (NBC Chicago)
2. Chicago Police are seeking the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident in Logan Square on Jun. 13, where a 21-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Milwaukee and Kedzie avenues. The vehicle, identified as a gray 1996 Chevrolet with Illinois license plate AH42791, fled northwest on Milwaukee Avenue. The victim sustained injuries to her left side, stomach, and torso but declined medical assistance. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact (312) 745-4521. (CBS News)
3. A delivery driver from Barraco's pizzeria in Evergreen Park was killed on Friday in an armed robbery. The victim, identified as Orlando Talavera, was found shot in the back and face inside his vehicle in an alley on South Laflin Street in Auburn Gresham at around 2:30 a.m. Authorities have not made any immediate arrests, and investigations are underway. Talavera, who had been with Barraco's for years after moving from Mexico to Chicago two decades ago, was remembered as a dear friend by the pizzeria's staff, who expressed their deep sorrow over the tragic incident. (Patch)

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Today in Chicago:

Tuesday, July 25

• July Artist Spotlight At Foundation Room Chicago (6:00 PM)
• 1st Set With The Windy City Ramblers At Andy's Jazz Club & Restuarant (6:00 PM)
• Bitter Jester Music Festival Satellite Series At Harry Caray's Tavern (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for cheap tickets to Ed Sheeran's Chicago concert this weekend? Check out the link! (MassLive.com)
• Illinois prisons face dire conditions and major infrastructure issues, according to a state-commissioned report. Calls for prison reform and potential closures arise as the system grapples with staffing shortages and billions in deferred maintenance costs. (WBEZ Chicago)
• Sunshine, a 4-week-old kitten rescued from Chicago Animal Care & Control, underwent a remarkable transformation after receiving medical care and foster home love. Now almost two months old, she is fully recovered and will soon receive spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations before being available for adoption at PAWS Chicago. (PAWS Chicago via Instagram)

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— Kaytlyn Smith

About me: Kaytlyn Smith is a managing editor at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.