Report finds high levels of hazardous air from wildfire smoke inside Chicago apartments
A recent report found that the air quality inside apartments was just as hazardous as outside due to wildfire smoke. Melissa Bernardo from Alertify breaks down the data and what you can do to protect your home from outside smoke.
A recent report found that the air quality inside apartments was just as hazardous as outside due to wildfire smoke. Melissa Bernardo from Alertify breaks down the data and what you can do to protect your home from outside smoke.
Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, threatens added tariffs
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
President Trump says Canada should be forced to pay “billions of dollars” for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed large parts of the Midwest and Northeast.
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.
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.
Chicago wildfire smoke: How animals are being effected
As smoke from the Canadian wildfires spreads across Chicago, concerns are growing about its impact on not only people but animals too. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis reports live from Lincoln Park Zoo.
As smoke from the Canadian wildfires spreads across Chicago, concerns are growing about its impact on not only people but animals too. FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis reports live from Lincoln Park Zoo.
Second wave of wildfire smoke expected to move into Chicago area this weekend
After a day of hazardous air quality across the Chicago area due to wildfire smoke, another wave of pollution is expected to move in this weekend.
After a day of hazardous air quality across the Chicago area due to wildfire smoke, another wave of pollution is expected to move in this weekend.
Chicago battles hazardous air quality on Day 2 of wildfire smoke
Chicago has been plagued with Canadian wildfire smoke for two days with some of the worst air quality in the entire world.
Chicago has been plagued with Canadian wildfire smoke for two days with some of the worst air quality in the entire world.
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.
Chicago had the world's second-worst air quality Friday morning as hazardous wildfire smoke blanketed the area, with smoke expected to briefly improve.
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.
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.
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.
'Never seen anything like this': Today's air quality around Chicagoland is one of the worst in world
FOX Chicago meteorologists Mike Caplan and Kaitlin Cody break down the hazardous air quality and poor visibility across the Chicago area.
FOX Chicago meteorologists Mike Caplan and Kaitlin Cody break down the hazardous air quality and poor visibility across the Chicago area.
Timelapse: Wildfire smoke cloaks downtown Chicago
An overnight timelapse shows how Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Chicago in a matter of hours.
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.
Wildfire smoke pushed Chicago's air quality into hazardous territory Thursday. See where conditions are the worst.
Chicago biker braves wildfire smoke despite hazardous conditions
Wildfire smoke in the Chicago area prompted an air quality alert but that didn't stop one triathelete from training in the hazardous conditions.
Wildfire smoke in the Chicago area prompted an air quality alert but that didn't stop one triathelete from training in the hazardous conditions.
Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
Chicago may have just hit its worst air quality on record
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Wildfire smoke from Canada is pushing air quality to dangerous levels across the Chicago area.
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
Chicagoland event raises support for Maui wildfire recovery
Chefs and legendary musicians are coming together in Chicago to help support ongoing relief efforts for communities impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Chefs and legendary musicians are coming together in Chicago to help support ongoing relief efforts for communities impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
Palisades Fire arrest: Man arrested in Florida, charged with starting deadly LA wildfire
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.
A Florida man has been arrested, accused of starting what became the deadly and destructive "Palisades Fire" on Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures.