IL Air Quality Among Worst In World As Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Chicago's unhealthy air quality will continue into the weekend, experts say

Unhealthy air quality is expected to last through the weekend for the Chicago area, as northeasterly winds bring smoke in from Canadian wildfires. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Doom said the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an air pollution "action day" alert for Saturday as the smoke lingers throughout Chicago. "The air quality is not necessarily worse, but it's just not improving all that much either. It's jus…

IL Air Quality Among Worst In World As Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Chicago Air Quality Among Worst In World Friday - Across Illinois, IL - An air quality alert is in effect all day on Friday.

Air quality alert in Chicago area extended due to Canadian wildfire smoke

The Chicago area is under an air quality alert until Friday night due to the Canadian wildfire smoke after Illinois health officials extended it.

Chicago’s Air Quality Among Worst In The World Right Now Thanks To Canadian Wildfires

Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered an air quality alert Thursday across northeast Illinois, meaning conditions are considered unhealthy for the general public.

Air quality alerts posted for Chicago, other big cities as Canadian wildfire smoke invades US

Chicago’s air took a hit overnight as smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires drifted into the city, pushing the air quality into unhealthy territory.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires impacting people across the Midwest

People in many parts of the Midwest have been dealing with smoke from Canadian wildfires all week. Wisconsin had the worst air quality in the country Wednesday. NPR checks in on people in Milwaukee.