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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.

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN · 11h

Chicago weather: Wildfire smoke lingers as humidity builds

Temperatures are climbing into the 80s this week, with highs expected to hit 90° by the weekend. Wildfire smoke will continue to hang in the sky, and air quality alerts are in effect for parts of Northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin.

CBS News · 5d

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 sent Chicago to the top of the list of most polluted cities in the world.

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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 ...

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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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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.

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN1d

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

WTTW News1d

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.

ABC111d

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 ...

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