Summer 2025 has already been a scorcher, with much of the eastern half of the nation enduring weeks of high heat and tropical ...

Oliwia Nazaruk, forensic chemist at the Drug Enforcement Administration, holds a vial of cocaine tested at a facility in ...

The annual back-to-school procession was both a way to celebrate and give back to the community, attendees said.

Chicago faces a persistent heatwave with temperatures forecasted to reach the mid 90s, minimal rain chances, and potential ...

Canadian wildfires and the hazy conditions they cause have become a regular ordeal, and it’s time people who can do something ...

Another 90° day in Chicago—and there’s more heat where that came from🌡️ Here's what to expect this weekend and beyond.

A helicopter flying over the Mississippi River ran into a powerline then crashed into a barge and sparked a fire, killing two ...

Breathing in polluted air for extended periods of time can pose a serious health risk for people, especially for vulnerable ...

Millions of Americans have been urged to avoid driving amid concerns over high air pollution levels. Air quality alerts were issued across parts of Illinois, Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona on Thursday ...

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 ...

Dr. Juanita Mora, board director for the American Lung Association and CEO of Chicago Allergy Center, joins Lisa Dent to ...

An air quality alert in the Chicago area has been extended for another day as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to plague the ...