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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Concern for poor air quality in the greater Chicago area remains as the Illinois EPA extends its alert until Thursday night.

Air quality alerts are in place for portions of 10 states from Minnesota to Delaware as officials warn the smoke may become ...

Wildfire smoke brings hazy skies and poor air quality to Chicago today, with hot and humid weather building into the weekend.

With Canadian wildfires seemingly out of control, states from Wisconsin to Maine and as far south as Pennsylvania and ...