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Canadian wildfire smoke will cause unhealthy air

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 on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires sent Chicago to the top of the list of most polluted cities in the world.

Chicago Tribune · 15h

Air quality ‘moderate’ in most of Cook County from Canadian wildfire smoke, but worse in northern Illinois

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to affect air quality across the Midwest, though Monday’s conditions were an improvement for most of the Chicago area.

Wildfire smoke sends air quality plummeting in Chicago, Minneapolis

Wildfire smoke drifting across the Great Lakes has caused air quality to plunge to hazardous levels in several states, affecting millions of people in major cities.

Air quality alert extended for Chicago area

Chicago Sun-Times · 4d

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 the Respiratory Health Association. "It's going to send people to the emergency room.

Air Quality Alert continues in Chicago

Hazy skies from wildfire smoke from Canada, which may become more concentrated with visibility potentially dropping to 3-5 miles at times, and air quality dropping to the unhealthy category.

Air Quality Alert extended into Monday

Emily Pike shows you the impacts from the poor air quality due to wildfire smoke in Canada. With the NFL regular season roughly a month away, it won't be long before fans are talking about Tony Romo's commentary for CBS.

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Wildfire smoke continues to blanket Midwest as flash flood threat heads to the South

Smoke from the more than 700 wildfires burning in Canada is continuing to blanket parts of the Midwest for a final day.

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN7h

Chicago weather: Heat index values could approach 100 by the end of the week

Tuesday will feature plenty of sunshine, although it'll be hazy sunshine due to wildfire smoke. A few stray showers or storms ...

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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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