CHICAGO (WLS) -- An air quality alert has been extended for part of the Chicago area through Thursday. The alert for McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Cook and Will counties in Illinois ...

The Powhatan Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ask the school board for ownership of the Pocahontas Landmark Center, ...

Local health officials, firefighters and community leaders weigh in on the growing concern over wildfire season.

Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that 1 million N95 masks will be distributed for free Thursday, as high-quality masks appeared to be in short supply at retailers Wednesday amid dangerously ...

The heavy smoke from canadian wildfires continues to cover our area, presenting potential risks for those breathing it.

Until recently, South Almaguin firefighters had to travel to Port Sydney or the now-closed Ontario Fire College in ...

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is offering free training this week to 500 people as part of International Safe Sport Day, ...

When you smell wildfire smoke, you’re inhaling the memory of forests — in this case, Canadian forests nearly a thousand miles upwind. Air quality alerts are posted. Limit outdoor exertion; the next ...

York University officially unveiled the future site of its new School of Medicine, marking a major step toward opening Canada ...

Chris Selley: Let your kids outside, for God's sake, even if it's a bit smoky No, children shouldn't be kept inside in mid-July because of some wildfire smoke. Obviously ...