Categories: US

Chicago-Area Weather Update: Northwest Indiana Faces Air Quality Alert on Tuesday as Smoke from Canada Wildfires Drifts In

Share and Follow

CHICAGO (WLS) — For the most part, air quality has been improving throughout the Chicago area Monday.

However, Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper counties in Indiana will be under another air quality alert all day Tuesday.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The Chicago area had been under air quality alerts for much of the last week, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.

At one point last week, Chicago had the worst air quality in the world.

At least 738 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, with at least 201 out of control, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

Medical experts said the unhealthy air conditions are of most concern for active children and adults who have a respiratory condition. Those who experience a respiratory issue should go inside and seek medical attention if necessary.

Doctors said an N95 mask can help people outside, and people at home should make sure filters are fresh so that air conditioning is working at its best.

ABC News contributed to this report.

Cook County Radar | DuPage County Radar | Will County Radar | Lake County Radar (IL) | Kane County Radar | Northwest Indiana Radar


Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share and Follow
NewsFinale Journal

Recent Posts

Taiwanese General Alerts Nation: China’s Military Exercises Hint at Possible Blockade or Conflict, Pledges Strong Defense

EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has reported that China is conducting military…

14 minutes ago

Ex-NFL Icon Adrian Peterson Faces DWI and Firearm Charges in Houston Suburb: What You Need to Know

In SUGAR LAND, Texas, former NFL star Adrian Peterson has been detained in a suburban…

23 minutes ago

Caroline Flack’s Mother’s Heartfelt Confession: The Regret She Wishes She Could Change

Caroline Flack's mother, Christine, has opened up about her "biggest regret" following the tragic suicide…

35 minutes ago

Trump Issues New Advisory on Tylenol Use During Pregnancy

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump reiterated his stance against the use of…

37 minutes ago

Jennifer Garner and Daughter Seraphina, 16, Embrace Casual Style During Weekend Outing

Jennifer Garner spent a delightful weekend outing with her middle child, Seraphina, savoring some one-on-one…

44 minutes ago

PM Confronts Chinese Premier Over Tense Military Standoff: A Diplomatic Dialogue on Security Concerns

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed his apprehensions regarding a recent hazardous military encounter with…

52 minutes ago