Particulate matter levels in the Chicago area had reached an index of 248 on a scale of 500, which is considered unhealthy for the general public.
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Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes air quality in Illinois to unhealthy levels

Thick haze settled over northern Illinois on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota rolled into the area, according to the National Weather Service.

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