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‘Unhealthy': Why is the air quality in Chicago so bad? What to know as air quality alert continues
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again impacting air quality in the Chicago area, with air quality index readings Thursday morning in the “unhealthy” category for some suburbs, according to government air quality website AirNow.
Poor air quality in Chicago area from Canadian wildfires, 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.
Iowa braces for unhealthy air as wildfire smoke lingers
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the state's air quality could remain compromised until midnight on Saturday, with possible lingering effects into early Sunday.
Air quality alert issued, with ‘unhealthy' air across multiple Chicago suburbs amid wildfire smoke
While air quality was in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" category in Chicago, it was even worse in some suburbs.
Unhealthy air continues, KARE 11 Weather Impact Alert extended
Canadian wildfire smoke creates health risks in Minnesota. Poor air quality spreads statewide, prompting a Weather Impact Alert until conditions improve.
Air quality alert issued for all of Wisconsin as more Canadian wildfire smoke moves south
A blanket of smoke fills the air from Canadian wildfires moving south in downtown Milwaukee on July 31, 2025. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued an air quality advisory for all of the state. The smoke is expected to move back north on Aug. 1.
Canadian wildfire smoke in Michigan: Unhealthy air in the Upper Peninsula on July 30
Canadian wildfire smoke lingers over Michigan. As of July 30, the Upper Peninsula is under an advisory for unhealthy air.
Air Quality Alert for Iowa due to Canadian wildfire smoke in overhead through Friday
Most of eastern Iowa is shrouded in smoke with air quality at unhealthy levels.The Iowa Department of Natural resDES MOINES – Exceedances of the National Ambien
Air Quality Alerts Issued In Chicago
Air quality alerts are in effect for the city of Chicago, as smoke has pushed down from the wildfires in Canada. The EPA has issued an air quality alert for most of the Chicagoland area, as well as northwest Indiana,
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 action alert declared in South Bend region for Canadian wildfire smoke
Chicago was listed as the worst air quality in the world for part of Aug. 1 because of smoke from the fires blowing southeast ...
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Air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups; What does it mean?
On Wednesday, March 5, people recieved alerts on their phones saying "unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups." The excess smoke from the fires can be dangerous for some neighbors in those ...
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Health department issues smoke advisory for eastern, central Nebraska
The department said smoke from the wildfires in Canada could affect the air in the areas of Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont and Grand Island.