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What is AQI and how can you find yours in the Chicago area
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Air Pollution Action Day declared in northern Illinois. Here's which counties are affected
The Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day in the Chicagoland area. Find out which counties are affected and what ...
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Chicago air quality alert extended through Friday, AQI in red zone
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Air Quality: What’s the AQI and how do you check it?
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is the Environmental Protection Agency’s tool for reporting outdoor air quality and health. The AQI includes six color-coded categories, each corresponding to a ...
Why was the sun so red in Chicago area? Here's what happened and why
Many in the Chicago area noticed a bright red sunrise Monday morning, but what caused the particularly colorful scene?
Moderate air quality in Chicago, storm chances late day
For Saturday, look for clouds to increase through the day with highs in the 70s and cooler temperatures along the lake in the ...