Chicago wildfire smoke pushes air quality to some of the world's worst levels
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The wildfire smoke became so thick in Chicago on Thursday that parts of the area saw the worst air quality readings in the world, prompting state officials to issue their highest level Air Pollution Action Day.

Millionaire's tax referendum is back, parking meter deadline | The Chicago Report
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The Millionaire's Tax referendum was passed for the Cook County ballot. And, the Chicago City Council is pushing back against the parking meter deadline. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

Magnolia Bakery in Chicago closed after pest violations

Chicago health inspectors found live and dead cockroaches and more than 100 small flies throughout the bakery.

10 years after NEIU acquired properties, neighbors see first signs of progress

After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.

10 years after NEIU acquired properties, neighbors see first signs of progress
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After a decade of frustration over vacant properties acquired through eminent domain, residents in Chicago's North Park neighborhood say they're finally seeing momentum.

Dolton summer camp staff responds to fight videos as investigation continues

Rucker Athletics leaders say the viral fight videos look "really, really bad" but don't tell the full story, arguing staff intervened, the videos were weeks old and many of the children involved were from the same family.

Dolton summer camp staff responds to fight videos as investigation continues
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Rucker Athletics leaders say the viral fight videos look "really, really bad" but don't tell the full story, arguing staff intervened, the videos were weeks old and many of the children involved were from the same family.

Popular Chicago bakery shut down after live roaches found inside
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Health inspectors found 13 live cockroaches throughout the food prep and storage areas inside Magnolia Bakery in Chicago's Loop. 

Chicago Fire game today: Is it still on despite wildfire smoke?

Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing the Chicago area today, creating some of the worst air quality the region has seen this year.

Quadajah Johnson charged in fatal South Loop shooting granted pre-trial release

The woman charged with fatally shooting a mother outside a South Loop school last year has been granted pretrial release, months after a judge initially denied her request.

Timeline: When will wildfire smoke leave Chicago?

Wildfire smoke that has created dangerous air conditions across Chicagoland is expected to begin improving soon. Here's what experts are saying.

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.

Timelapse: Wildfire smoke cloaks downtown Chicago
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An overnight timelapse shows how Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Chicago in a matter of hours.

MAP: Track the worst air quality across Chicagoland

Wildfire smoke pushed Chicago's air quality into hazardous territory Thursday. See where conditions are the worst.