| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 17, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 17, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/air-quality-alert-extended-in-parts-of-chicago-area-as-smoke-could-return/3963064/ |
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An air quality alert for much of the Chicago area has now been extended once
again into the weekend.
The National Weather Service extended the alert through Saturday night for the
following counties:
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