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Chicago's air quality is among the worst in the world amid wildfire smoke

Chicago ranked among the worst cities in the world for air quality Thursday with an Air Quality Index reading of 291 as wildfire smoke and pollution created unhealthy conditions across the region.

MAP: Track the worst air quality across Chicagoland

Montana Weathers murder: 2nd man charged in killing of 10-year-old

LIVE | Illinois wildfire smoke: Air quality reaches dangerous levels

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LIVE | Illinois wildfire smoke: Air quality reaches dangerous levels

Chicago may have just hit its worst air quality on record

Photos show thick Canadian wildfire smoke covering Chicago skies

US and World News

Watch: Navy Blue Angels jet flies low over beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida, Navy investigating incident

The U.S. Navy is investigating after a Blue Angels jet conducting a flyover above Pensacola Beach in Florida, Wednesday, flew close to the beach crowded with beach-goers.

George Santos joins cast of FOX's ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’

What is a Code Orange or Code Red air quality alert?

France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?

Hotter nights are costing you sleep: Here's how much

Ancient 'lost world' could rewrite history for how first Americans arrived 13,000 years ago

TMZ's Michael Babcock joins Good Day to break down the details of a security breach on the 'Today' show involving a man who allegedly lunged and hurled a racial slur at co-host Craig Melvin, as well as the cause of death for 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill.

University of Chicago poll: Under 14% of voters approve of Mayor Johnson reelection run

First Black woman soldier to serve overseas will be honored at Lincoln National Cemetery

Bridgeport business affected by construction right outside building

NASA searching for volunteers to spend a year in deep space simulation

New study shows more Americans are using credit to pay for groceries

Health

First-ever vaccine for disfiguring skin disease to begin testing in humans | ChicagoLIVE

A vaccine for leishmaniasis years in the making has been developed and approved for testing in humans, with clinical trials set to begin in a few months. Dr. Abhay Satoskar from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about what the disease is and the testing process for the vaccine.

Teeth whitening pouches take inspiration from nicotine pouches for healthier smiles| ChicagoLIVE

Hegseth announces annual testosterone deficiency screenings for service members

BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles, advises drivers to park outside

Breakthrough experimental drug may help slow early Alzheimer's disease | ChicagoLIVE

Blood test could help identify people at high risk for Alzheimer's, study suggests

Politics

The face of the 'Flip Chicago Red' movement is running for mayor | The Chicago Report

Retired Chicago police officer Danielle Carter-Walters is looking to upset the political status quo. The face of the grassroots initiative "Chicago Flips Red" joins Anita Blanton on The Chicago Report to talk about her bid for mayor. From blasting the city's sanctuary policies and public safety approach to facing off against the Chicago Teachers Union and Cook County officials, Carter-Walters explains the issues driving her campaign.

University of Chicago poll: Under 14% of voters approve of Mayor Johnson reelection run

Not Live: Gov. J.B. Pritzker (Ep. 2)

"Torture" lawsuit against Illinois prisons over solitary confinement | The Chicago Report

Why Chicago school board candidates are being kicked off the ballot | The Chicago Report

Senate undecided on future of daylight saving time bill

Entertainment

George Santos joins cast of FOX's ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’

Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."

Hal Williams, 'Sanford and Son' and '227' star, dies at 91, reports

Sam Neill's cause of death revealed

Teeth whitening pouches take inspiration from nicotine pouches for healthier smiles| ChicagoLIVE

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky split after 18 years of marriage: Report

Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ actor, dies at 78

Money

Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump

MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.

Federal prosecutors to drop charges against alleged mastermind of $722 million crypto Ponzi scheme

Start your business with Chicago's free entrepreneur certificate program | ChicagoLIVE

Seattle Seahawks to be sold to the Vinod Khosla family for a reported $9.6 billion

Why student loan costs are rising this upcoming school year

Brace your wallet: Illinois American Water proposes $142M rate hike | ChicagoLIVE

Offbeat & Unusual

Viral Chicago rat attack story leads to eye-saving diagnosis

A Chicago man whose story of waking up to what he believed was a rat chewing on his face captured the attention of millions is now receiving treatment after doctors watching FOX Chicago’s report stepped in to help.