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Heat causes malfunctions on Chicago bridges downtown, South Side: CDOT

  • 1 day ago

Heat index over 100 forecast for Chicago area Tuesday

  • Sep 1

Air quality alert for Chicago area, with storms forecast Monday

  • Jul 20

Chicago air quality unhealthy for some as smoke moves through again

  • Jul 20

Severe storms, flash flooding halts New York City

  • Jul 19

Canadian premier responds to Trump's wildfire pollution tariff threat

  • Jul 19

Chicago air quality to drop again as smoke returns, impacting events

  • Jul 19

Chicago air quality improving amid wildfire smoke, alert extended

  • Jul 18

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Air quality 'unhealthy' for parts of Chicago area as smoke returns

  • Jul 20
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Air quality 'unhealthy' for most of Chicago area as smoke returns

  • Jul 19
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Chicago air quality to drop again as smoke returns, impacting events

  • Jul 19
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Stan's Donut Run, outdoor events continue across Chicago amid smoke

  • Jul 18
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Chicago air quality improves, expected to drop again Saturday PM

  • Jul 18
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Chicago air quality improving amid wildfire smoke, alert extended

  • Jul 18
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Air quality concerns continue during weekend festivals in Chicago

  • Jul 18
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Chicago air quality improving amid wildfire smoke, alert extended

  • Jul 17

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World Cup 2026: What to know about wildfire smoke and the final between Spain and Argentina

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to take place Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  • Jul 17
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As smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the US, can wearing a mask help?

Smoke contains fine particles that can travel deep into the lungs.

  • Jul 17

Chicago ranks as worst air quality for major cities worldwide, wildfire smoke impacts outdoor events

Data shows Chicago was ranked as having the worst air quality levels for major cities worldwide on Thursday as the alert for hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke impacted many outdoor events in the area.

  • Jul 17

Tracking air quality across the Chicago area

ABC7 Chicago's Air Quality Tracker provides real-time updates on the latest air quality data available from government monitors across the city and the region.

  • Jul 16

Chicago weather: High temperatures, Air Quality Alert for area as wildfire smoke approaches

The Chicago area is in for another day of heat, humidity and poor air quality Wednesday.

  • Jul 16