Chicago metropolitan area, Air quality
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Hazy skies from fires are reminiscent of 2023 when Chicago was the second-most-polluted major city in the country.
For Saturday, look for clouds to increase through the day with highs in the 70s and cooler temperatures along the lake in the 60s.
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is the Environmental Protection Agency’s tool for reporting outdoor air quality and health.
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