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Air quality, Chicago area and The wildfire smoke

NBC Chicago · 2h

Air quality alert extended for Chicago area as smokey sky sticks around

While the haze slightly lifted Saturday morning, air quality levels are expected to worsen across the Chicago area over the rest of the weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · 1d

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.

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 drifts into our area.

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Air quality alert remains for Chicago area with a beach hazard warning Friday

National Weather Service officials called an air quality alert in effect until midnight as well as a beach hazard warning.

2h

Air quality warning extends through Sunday

Chicago had the worst air quality in the world for a few hours Thursday, thanks to smoke from Canadian wildfires.

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