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Air Quality Alert, Chicago and wildfire

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.
Air quality alert issued in Chicago area, but wildfire smoke not solely to blame
As Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the skies, the Chicago area will soon be under an air quality alert, but the smoke isn't primarily to blame.
Chicago on High Alert: Air Quality Worsens Due to Canadian Wildfires and Elevated Ozone Levels
Chicago faces an air quality alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke and high ozone levels, with risks for sensitive groups.
Chicago weather: Another day of poor air quality across the area
Some of the worst air quality will be right along Lake Michigan, as the majority of the Chicago metro area will be under that alert. The farthest counties like DeKalb, LaSalle, and Kankakee counties were in the clear as of Sunday. Forecast temperatures are expected to reach around 80 degrees for much of the Chicago area on Sunday.
Air quality alert until Wednesday night, heat increasing in Chicago
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Planes Flying A Bold 3-Word Message For Texas Have Been Spotted Over Liberal State Capitals
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,
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 Air Quality Alert from Canada wildfire smoke extended through Saturday night
Chicago air quality remains in the top five worst in the world Friday with an Air Quality Alert in place from Canadian wildfire smoke.
Improving air quality; getting warmer & humid
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Air quality alert set to expire Saturday at midnight
National Weather Service officials issued an air quality alert set to expire at midnight Saturday for the Chicago and surrounding areas. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency determined an
Air quality alert extended again in Chicago
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 6 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.
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 ...
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Chicago weather: Heat index expected to top 100° this weekend
Wednesday morning will begin in the mid 60s with the chance for patchy fog across Chicagoland. Wednesday’s highs bump into ...
Canadian wildfire smoke brings worst air quality in the world to Chicago, creating unhealthy conditions for all
The hazy skies in the Chicago area are the visible sign of the poor air quality on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires ...