Smoky skies in downtown Chicago

Chicago battling high heat, poor air quality

Canadian wildfire smoke could reach Chicago by Thursday morning

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Wildfire smoke is blanketing the Chicago area, and NBC 5’s chief meteorologist Brant Miller, with 35 years on-air experience, says he’s “never seen” the Air Quality Index this bad. #wildfire #wildfiresmoke #chicago #airquality

How long will the wildfire smoke last and when will the air quality get better in the Chicago area? NBC Meteorologist @iishascott has everything you need to know as thick clouds of wildfire smoke cause

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That air quality alert will now run through at least Friday night according to NWS officials, with residents urged to take precautions to limit their exposure to airborne particulates. In addition, the Illinois EPA has issued what it’s calling a “Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day” for the area Thursday and into Friday. Even as the wildfire smoke moves out of the area, next week could see a return of those conditions, as winds will shift out of the north, bringing cooler air into the region a

Chicago Public Schools has laid off 162 employees as the district works to close a projected budget shortfall of more than $700 million for next year. The move mirrors similar cuts made at this time last year and comes days before CPS is set to introduce its new budget. #news #chicagonews #chicago #cps #chicagopublicschools #education #layoffs