Despite recent downpours, Illinois still experiencing drought
To truly say the drought is over, the Chicago region needs about a weekly inch to 1 1⁄2 inches of rain through the beginning of September.
To truly say the drought is over, the Chicago region needs about a weekly inch to 1 1⁄2 inches of rain through the beginning of September.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Rare lizard found only in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
Chicago’s air quality improved, still not so good for ’sensitive groups’
The air quality Friday morning in Chicago was rated merely “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”
The air quality Friday morning in Chicago was rated merely “unhealthy for sensitive groups.”
Chicago zoos take action to protect animals from poor air quality
As the humans around the Chicago area continue to deal with unhealthy air quality from the Canadian wildfires, our local zoos are also taking action to protect animals.
As the humans around the Chicago area continue to deal with unhealthy air quality from the Canadian wildfires, our local zoos are also taking action to protect animals.
Local zoos take action to protect animals from poor air quality
As the humans around the Chicago area continue to deal with unhealthy air quality from the Canadian wildfires, our local zoos are also taking action to protect animals.?
As the humans around the Chicago area continue to deal with unhealthy air quality from the Canadian wildfires, our local zoos are also taking action to protect animals.?
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to impact millions of Americans
Over 23 states are continuing to experience the effects of poor air quality from Canadian wildfires.
Over 23 states are continuing to experience the effects of poor air quality from Canadian wildfires.
How is the air quality in Chicago impacting our health?
Over the past few days Chicago's air quality has been slowly getting better but can still negatively impact your health. Fox 32's Sylvia Perez and Dr. Shikha Jain discuss how poor air quality affects your day-to-day life.
Over the past few days Chicago's air quality has been slowly getting better but can still negatively impact your health. Fox 32's Sylvia Perez and Dr. Shikha Jain discuss how poor air quality affects your day-to-day life.
Chicago’s air quality has improved, but it’s still 'unhealthy'
Chicago's air quality has improved ever so slightly from “very unhealthy” to “unhealthy,” according to airnow.gov, which uses the official U.S. Air Quality Index.
Chicago's air quality has improved ever so slightly from “very unhealthy” to “unhealthy,” according to airnow.gov, which uses the official U.S. Air Quality Index.
Pediatricians urge parents to monitor children's symptoms amid Chicago's smoke-filled skies
The Chicago Park District has brought its campers indoors because of the dangerous air quality across the city.
The Chicago Park District has brought its campers indoors because of the dangerous air quality across the city.
Chicago man to run 7 marathons in 7 days to support environmental youth organization
A Chicago man is “going the extra mile" – and then some – to help combat climate change.
A Chicago man is “going the extra mile" – and then some – to help combat climate change.
Chicago man runs 7 marathons in 7 days to support environmental youth organization
A Chicago man is ?going the extra mile" ? and then some ? to help combat climate change.
A Chicago man is ?going the extra mile" ? and then some ? to help combat climate change.
Chicago air quality concerns linger ahead of NASCAR race
Air quality concerns have come to the forefront as Chicago prepares to host NASCAR races this weekend.
Air quality concerns have come to the forefront as Chicago prepares to host NASCAR races this weekend.
Understanding air quality: What smoky skies mean for your health and outdoor activity
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down the components that go into measuring air quality and gives advice on for Chicagoans trapped under dangerous, smoky skies.
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down the components that go into measuring air quality and gives advice on for Chicagoans trapped under dangerous, smoky skies.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires leaves Chicago with dangerously low air quality levels
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
How to protect your lungs during poor air quality
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Chicago's air quality is worst in the world Tuesday due to smoke: index
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires settled into a curtain of thick haze covering the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires settled into a curtain of thick haze covering the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Chicago's air quality is worst in the world today due to smoke: index
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.
Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled in a thick, hazy blanket over the Chicago area Tuesday, leading to air quality warnings.