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Air quality ‘moderate’ in most of Cook County from Canadian wildfire smoke, but worse in northern Illinois

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to affect air quality across the Midwest, though Monday’s conditions were an ...
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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 ...

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.

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 ...

MAP: Where is the smoke in Illinois coming from? Track it live

Smoke has continued to cloud Illinois' air for a second straight day, but the poor air quality isn't because of a fire in the ...
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Chicago weather: Cooler temps and sunshine return after heavy rain

Chicago will see cooler, clearer weather through the weekend, with mild temperatures and some lingering wildfire smoke.

Chicago City Council committee urges CTA to crack down on smoking on trains and buses

Interim CTA President Nora Leerhsen on Wednesday faced questions from members of the Chicago City Council who are seeking to ...