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

Small particles can get lodged in crevices of organs from lungs to arteries, causing inflammation and other health issues.

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

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

After weeks of wildfire smoke from Canada, union workers say safety protocols aren't enough—here's how the Garden is ...

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

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to drift into North Dakota again in coming days, potentially degrading air quality.

The new Aging in Place Safety program is an initiative that will help older adults and those with disabilities live more ...

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 ...