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Poor air quality remains across area with warm temps

Chicago weather: Air quality alert in effect as temps approach 90 degrees
Chicago will see near-90 temperatures, high humidity, and poor air quality today, with storm chances returning tonight.
Poor air quality alert continues ahead of warmer days in Chicago
Concern for poor air quality in the greater Chicago area remains as the Illinois EPA extends its alert until Thursday night. The city also is expected to get slightly warmer each day until the weekend.
Air quality alert continues in Chicago area, but when could things improve?
According to the National Weather Service, the air quality alert remains in effect through midnight in parts of the Chicago area, including Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Cook and Will counties.
Why is air quality so bad in Chicago? The reason is a little hazy
CHICAGO - An Air Quality Alert is in effect until midnight Wednesday night for the following counties: McHenry, Lake (IL), Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Grundy, Will, Lake (IN), Porter, Newton, and Jasper.
Chicago ranked No. 1 for worst air quality in the world Thursday
"The air quality is officially dangerous in Chicago," says Brian Urbaszewski, director of environmental health programs at the Respiratory Health Association. "It's going to send people to the emergency room.
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 expected to shift away from air quality issues that persisted over the last week,
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Air quality alert remains for Chicago area with a beach hazard warning Friday
National Weather Service officials called an air quality alert in effect until midnight as well as a beach hazard warning.
Chicago's air quality dips due to Canadian wildfires, ozone
The Midwest, especially Chicago, has been getting hit with waves of smoky air, carried in by shifting winds. Some Chicagoans said on Wednesday (August 6) they are feeling the effects.
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Chicago weather: Above-average heat to continue through weekend
An Air Quality Alert is active until Thursday night at midnight. People with sensitivities should take precautions.