State environmental and health officials announced that air quality Friday, Aug. 1, is expected to be poor in the area because of smoke from Canadian wild fires. The air is expected to be in the orange range, which means “members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. Sensitive groups include[Read More…]
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Illinois expands air quality messaging to help residents stay safe during high risk days
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have established new Illinois-specific guidelines for issuing air quality messages to the public to provide additional guidance for public health measures. The Illinois EPA is incorporating all 14 sectors where air quality is forecasted in Illinois into the[Read More…]


