The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burnt, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames. But three studies published Wednesday suggest the cost to human ...

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

The crime happened at about 3:52 a.m. in the 1300-block of W. Taylor Street, according to police. A smoke shop had its front ...

Just before 4 a.m., police responded to a burglary in the 1300 block of West Taylor Street and found the front glass window shattered. A witness told officers they saw multiple men exit the building ...

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

Today we’re going behind the scenes of how a Globe photographer captured the thrill of victory — for the Red Sox and for fans ...

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

CHICAGO - An Air Quality Alert is in effect until midnight Wednesday night for the following counties: McHenry, Lake (IL), ...

Wednesday begins with a fair amount of sunshine for the first two thirds of the day, but some cloud coverage filters the ...

Chicago faces an air quality alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke and high ozone levels, with risks for sensitive groups.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Canadian wildfires continue to affect Chicago’s ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An air quality alert was issued for the greater Chicago area on Tuesday. The alert was issued by the EPA at about 11:56 a.m. It will be in effect until midnight. Lake, Porter, Newton ...