Chicago faces an air quality alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke and high ozone levels, with risks for sensitive groups.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into the region last week. Doctors said they've seen an influx in appointments for respiratory problems as a result.

As the city's surface warms, it heats the air above it, causing that air to rise. This rising motion can pull in smoke-laden ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An air quality alert was issued for the greater Chicago area on Tuesday. The alert was issued by the EPA at about 11:56 a.m. It will be in effect until midnight. Lake, Porter, Newton ...

As Canadian wildfire smoke lingers in the skies, the Chicago area will soon be under an air quality alert, but the smoke ...

I RYU/VCG via Getty ImagesRed flag warnings remain in place for parts of Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming due to very dry conditions, low humidity and gusty winds and fires in these areas may ...

While an air quality alert continues for parts of the Midwest due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, northeastern Illinois was ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to affect air quality across the Midwest, though Monday’s conditions were an ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air.

Health officials from Minnesota to Maine have issued alerts warning of poor air quality from wildfires burning in Canada.