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Canadian wildfire smoke brings worst air quality in the world to Chicago, creating unhealthy conditions for all
The hazy skies in the Chicago area are the visible sign of the poor air quality Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires ...
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Chicago Chokes Under Wildfire Smoke With Air Quality Among Global Worst
Wildfire smoke from Canada turned Chicago into one of the world’s most polluted metro areas as the Lollapalooza music ...
Air quality alert, pleasant temps in Chicago forecast
The Chicago area has experienced several days of pleasant temperatures, but the mercury will be trending upward again in ...
Chicago ranked No. 1 for worst air quality in the world Thursday
"The air quality is officially dangerous in Chicago," says Brian Urbaszewski, director of environmental health programs at ...
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those ...
Minneapolis, Chicago keep smoky streak of days atop world's worst air quality readings into weekend
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to choke the skies over the Upper Midwest this weekend, with the milky haze even ...
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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Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompted air quality alerts in Chicago as it blanketed the city on June 5, 2025. Scott ...