CBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli reported poolside from the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center, among other locations throughout Maywood, Oak Park and Bellwood, where he chronicles how people are dealing with the extreme heat:

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9107757

Speaking of heat:

Here’s a partial listing of cooling centers in Maywood:

• The Police Station at 125 S. 5th Ave.
• The Maywood Multi-Purpose Building at 200 S. 5th Ave.
• The Maywood Public Library at 121 S. 5th Ave.
• Also know that there’s nothing wrong with seeking temporary respite from the heat in air-conditioned fast food restaurants.

And a few tips for seniors are staying cool: