Canadian wildfire smoke keeps air quality unhealthy across parts of Chicagoland
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An air quality alert remains in effect as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers over northern Illinois, prompting health officials to urge sensitive groups to stay indoors or wear an N95 or KN95 mask outside.

Chicago weather: Smoke, heat and possible severe storms

Chicagoland faces a one-two punch of smoky skies and possible severe storms today. Here's what to expect.

Fire captain, wife and three children reportedly killed in flash flood

A Utah firefighter, his wife and three of their children were reportedly killed after a flash flood swept through southern Utah while the family was hiking and canyoneering.

Chicago weather: Storms coming, smoky conditions to return

We’re expecting another round of smoky conditions returning to the area, but hopefully not as intense as it was to end the workweek.

The impact of wildfire smoke on your eyes | ChicagoLIVE
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Smoke from the Canadian wildfires can cause a range of health problems, including eye irritation and damage. Dr. Ramon Lee of Illinois Retina Associates joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss what you can do to protect your vision.

Chicago weather: Tracking storms, heat and another round of wildfire smoke

Here's everything you need to know about the weather this weekend and next week, including when another round of wildfire smoke could move back into the Chicago area.

What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.

Wildfire smoke timeline: Here's when Chicago should be free of hazardous air

Chicago had the world's second-worst air quality Friday morning as hazardous wildfire smoke blanketed the area, with smoke expected to briefly improve.