As the Chicago area braces for intense heat Wednesday and Thursday, south and southwest suburban schools are taking precautions such as having extra fans inside buildings and postponing events. Regional high schools say that sports practices are being moved indoors where practical, and some high school sports tournaments are being put off until sweltering heat and humidity ease. According to .
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