Breathing in polluted air for extended periods of time can pose a serious health risk for people, especially for vulnerable ...

Chicago will see near-90 temperatures, high humidity, and poor air quality today, with storm chances returning tonight.

According to the National Weather Service, the air quality alert remains in effect through midnight in parts of the Chicago ...

Millions of Americans have been urged to avoid driving amid concerns over high air pollution levels. Air quality alerts were issued across parts of Illinois, Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona on Thursday ...

Tony Briscoe is an environmental reporter with the Los Angeles Times. His coverage focuses on the intersection of air quality and environmental health. Prior to joining The Times, Briscoe was an ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An air quality alert has been extended for part of the Chicago area through Thursday. The alert for McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Cook and Will counties in Illinois ...

Dr. Juanita Mora, board director for the American Lung Association and CEO of Chicago Allergy Center, joins Lisa Dent to ...

Thursday begins with a good deal of sunshine, but as temperatures heat up, clouds will build towards lunchtime and into the ...

The Midwest, especially Chicago, has been getting hit with waves of smoky air, carried in by shifting winds. Some Chicagoans said on Wednesday (August 6) they are feeling the effects.

Concern for poor air quality in the greater Chicago area remains as the Illinois EPA extends its alert until Thursday night.

Chicago had the distinction last week of having the worst air quality in the world due to Canadian wildfires. The big ...

Wildfire smoke brings hazy skies and poor air quality to Chicago today, with hot and humid weather building into the weekend.