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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois farmer talks about how brutal drought has impacted his crop
Dave Kestel, a famer in Manhattan, Illinois, talks about how the recent drought has affected his crop and livelihood.
Investigation launched after strange smell reported across NW Indiana
Severe weather on Sunday may be to blame for a strong odor that hovered over several counties in Northwest Indiana during the weekend.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Illinois drought: State normally sees 40 storm warnings in June, but so far we've had just one
The NWS said there have only been 10 tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings issued since April 20.
Tips on how to fight poor air quality indoors
Wildfires out West and in Canada are hitting almost the whole country with thick smoke full of pollutants. Now, health experts are urging folks to crank up the AC.
Department of Energy grants $1.1M to Cook County for solar workforce equity
A total of $1.1 million will be allocated towards enhancing workforce pipelines, with a particular focus on benefiting minority workers and small business owners in Cook County.
Department of Energy grants $1.1M to Cook County for solar workforce equity
The Department of Energy on Tuesday made an important announcement regarding grants aimed at promoting equity within the solar energy workforce.
Summertime rarity: High waves on Lake Michigan top 10 feet
The National Weather Service said that waves topping 10 feet on Lake Michigan are very rare in June.
Crickets flood Idaho road as the insects descend on neighboring Nevada
According to local media, six counties in Nevada have been plagued with crickets.
Canadian wildfire smoke moving west across US
The smoke is slowly moving west after days of lingering over major American cities like New York, Washington and Philadelphia.