Hazy skies from fires are reminiscent of 2023 when Chicago was the second-most-polluted major city in the country.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an "Air Pollution Action Day" for the greater Chicago area, with special attention to those most vulnerable, including children, the elderly and ...

By The Associated Press Kansas City Royals (33-30, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (20-43, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Seth Lugo ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says nearly two million window air conditioners manufactured by Midea are being recalled.

Chicago City then scored once before the half was done and again after intermission o walk away with a tie.The Loons had a ...

Illinois environmental officials are warning residents about air quality concerns as wildfire smoke from Canada persists in ...

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to discuss the bad air quality around Chicago and what causes it . Bill also talks about when the summer heat may come, the weekend ...

Top weather news for Wednesday, June 4, 2025: A low-pressure system is brewing off the Southeast coast, threatening heavy rain and flash flooding in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The ...

Out-of-control Canadian wildfires are contributing to hazy conditions in the Chicago area, creating health implications for ...

Another large fire exacerbated by climate change is threatening the health of Chicagoans. Government officials issued an air ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered an air quality alert Thursday across northeast Illinois, meaning conditions are ...

An air quality alert has been extended for the Chicago area as "unhealthy" levels are expected to continue into the start of ...