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Why is air quality so bad in Chicago? The reason is a little hazy
As the city's surface warms, it heats the air above it, causing that air to rise. This rising motion can pull in smoke-laden ...
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 ...
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.
Poor air quality remains concern for Upper Midwest to Northeast amid Canadian wildfires
Poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires remains a concern on Tuesday for much of the Upper Midwest and Northeast regions.
Air Quality Alert extended through Sunday across Chicago area as Lollapalooza draws thousands
Most of the Chicago area remains under an Air Quality Alert this weekend due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.