Chicago is gripped by a dangerous heat wave with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect, while federal prosecutors announce a major anti-violence crackdown charging nearly 200 suspects across the region. Severe weather and storms are possible as the holiday weekend approaches.
·Nearly 200 charged in Operation New Dawn, a federal anti-violence initiative spanning Chicago and Rockford
·Extreme Heat Warning continues through Thursday with dangerous temperatures across the area
·Severe weather and thunderstorms possible in coming days as heat wave persists
·Human remains discovered in Lake Mattoon, two arrested on dismemberment charges
·Tenants reporting lack of air conditioning during peak heat emergency
drawn from NBC 5 Chicago, FOX 32 Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times · updated 22m ago