Article updated: 6/28/2012 4:04 PM

Heat? What heat? How DuPage residents battled the heat

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Joe Conway braces himself for a dousing from his sons Johnny, 2, and Jake, 4, as they cool off Thursday at Sea Lion Aquatic Park in Lisle.

Bev Horne | Staff Photographer

Billy Caruso, 10, of Lombard kept cool Thursday at Lisle's Sea Lion Aquatic Park.

Bev Horne | Staff Photographer

Charly Ochoa, left, and Elias Tamayo of Conway Contractors try to ignore the heat Thursday as they prepare a footing to anchor a sign along Warrenville Road in Lisle.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

Charly Ochoa takes a water break Thursday while working along Warrenville Road in Lisle.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

Cosley Zoo keeper Jenny Theuman brings several llamas into the shade Thursday to beat the heat.

Daniel White | Staff Photographer

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Whether they were working, playing or just hanging out, DuPage County residents found a variety of ways Thursday to beat the excessive heat. Here's how they did it.

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