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When will Chicago's air quality improve? As Midwest alerts continue, Illinois sees some relief
While an air quality alert continues for parts of the Midwest due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, northeastern Illinois was ...
Air quality alert issued for Chicago area, NW Indiana on Tuesday due to Canada wildfire smoke
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An air quality alert was issued for the greater Chicago area on Tuesday. The alert was issued by the EPA at about 11:56 a.m. It will be in effect until midnight. Lake, Porter, Newton ...
Wildfire smoke continues to blanket Midwest as flash flood threat heads to the South
Smoke from the more than 700 wildfires burning in Canada is continuing to blanket parts of the Midwest for a final day.
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Chicago weather: Heat index values could approach 100 by the end of the week
Tuesday will feature plenty of sunshine, although it'll be hazy sunshine due to wildfire smoke. A few stray showers or storms ...
Editorial: Smoky air should not become a permanent hallmark of Chicago summers
Chicago’s summer skies are increasingly foul due to Canadian wildfires, especially when the weather otherwise is nicest. This ...
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those ...
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Hazy Skies Linger After Days of Poor Air Quality in Chicago. What It Could Mean for Your Health
The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for the city on Thursday and kept extending it through Sunday night. There was no alert Monday.
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Canada wildfires prompt air quality warnings for Upper Midwest, Northeast
At least 738 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, with at least 201 out of control, according to the Canadian ...