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Chicago Sun-Times · 1d

Chicago's unhealthy air quality will continue into the weekend, experts say

Smoke coming in from Canadian wildfires settled over Chicago, causing unhealthy air quality conditions for at-risk groups. The Environmental Protection Agency is set to send out another air quality alert for Saturday.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Chicago air quality alert extended through Friday as Canada wildfire smoke pushes AQI to unhealthy levels

As wildfires continue to rage in western Canada, the Environmental Protection Agency issued its first alert of the year for the Chicago area. The EPA is warning wildfire smoke will cause particle pollution on Thursday. This can bring potential health hazards to anyone with respiratory or pulmonary disorders.

Chicago Tribune · 2d

Chicago weather: Air quality alert called for a 2nd straight day as Canadian wildfires continue

An air quality alert is in effect until midnight Thursday for the Chicago area as Canadian wildfires continue.

1d

Smoky air from Canadian wildfires envelops Chicago for 3rd day. What does this mean for summer?

Hazy skies from fires are reminiscent of 2023 when Chicago was the second-most-polluted major city in the country.

Chicago Braces for Persistent Air Quality Woes; Weather Improvement on the Weekend Horizon

Chicago's weather forecast includes variable skies and 70s, with weekend rain chances and improving air quality.

2d

Air Pollution Action Day declared in northern Illinois. Here's which counties are affected

The Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day in the Chicagoland area. Find out which counties are affected and what ...

14h

Moderate air quality in Chicago, storm chances late day

For Saturday, look for clouds to increase through the day with highs in the 70s and cooler temperatures along the lake in the ...

4dOpinion

Wildfire smoke — and the harm it brings — smolder across America

This early-season smoke is a stark reminder that fire season is no longer confined to the West or wild areas, and more ...

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