Bill Snyder: When Will the Air Quality Improve?

Air quality warning extends through Sunday

Chicago's air remains unhealthy, according to the National Weather Service. The agency extended its air quality alert issued earlier in the week through Sunday. According to a ranking by IQ Air, a Swiss air-technology company, Chicago had the worst air quality in the world for a few hours Thursday, thanks to smoke from Canadian wildfires. People should limit time outdoors as much as possible, the NWS said. Wearing an N-95 mask can help filter ou…

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 pollution action day due to widespread ozone and particulate levels being at or above what is considered safe for unhealthy groups. Those with pulmonary and respiratory conditions should limit their time outdoors. Current conditions Saturday at O’Ha…

Air Quality Alert extended for much of Chicago area as Lollapalooza draws thousands Saturday

When is the air quality going to get better? The Chicago weather forecast shows some improvement on Saturday, but there is still an Air Quality Alert.

Air Quality Alert Extended In Chicago As Wildfire Smoke Sticks Around

The city's air quality could "vary by day over the weekend," but sensitive groups are encouraged to stay indoors.

Bill Snyder: When will the air quality improve?

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the poor air quality we have today and when the air might get better. To wrap up, Bill shares a weekend weather forecast for Lollapalooza. Air quality map More coverage Weather Bill Snyder: When will the air quality improve? .cls-4{fill:#000;} …

Air quality alert extended across Chicago as wildfire smoke lingers

It appeared that, as of Friday, Chicago-area residents wouldn't get a reprieve from poor air quality in the near future.