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Chicago's air among the most polluted as nation undergoes ‘distressing reversal’
The metro area ranked 15th overall for levels of smog, according to a new analysis from the American Lung Association.
It’s OK, Chicago, Your Air Was Actually Fine on Wednesday
Not everyone was reporting the dangerous air quality levels, though. The Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow is a go-to ...
Chicago air quality ranked 15th worst in the U.S. in American Lung Association report on pollution
The American Lung Association said they hope the report helps convince Illinois lawmakers to take action to improve air ...
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s all-around play stars in Chicago Cubs’ 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers
Armstrong’s home run was just one of his electric moments in a 7-6 victory that gave the Chicago Cubs the season series win ...
Gunman in 2022 mass shooting at suburban Chicago July Fourth parade to be sentenced in court
An Illinois man who admitted to a mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade in 2022 is scheduled to be ...
Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected across Chicago area
Storms could bring gusty winds and hail after 4 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service. Temperatures will be in the 70s ...
Chicago homicides in 2025: 106 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago. The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by ...
Chicago woman loses thousands to scammer claiming to want funds for funeral, and she's far from the first
It is a scam that has made headlines — people approach and ask for a donation to fund a funeral, only to end up with tens of ...