Air quality in the Chicago area is currently at unhealthy levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.30

1. Air Quality Alerts are in effect for the Chicago area, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

 The smoke from the wildfires in Canada has caused hazy conditions in the Chicago area.

The unhealthy air quality affects all people, not just those with respiratory ailments.

The unhealthy air quality affects all people, not just those with respiratory ailments.

1. Air Quality Alerts will remain in effect until midnight Wednesday for the Chicago and Rockford areas, as well as in Wisconsin and Indiana.

1. As of 11 a.m., the air quality index in Chicago was listed as 198 on AirNow.gov.

1. As of 11 a.m., the air quality index in Chicago was listed as 198 on AirNow.gov.

The hazy conditions are expected to persist throughout the day.

The hazy conditions are expected to persist throughout the day.

People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children, and teens are advised to reduce their exposure to the poor air quality

Recommendations for reducing exposure include avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, keeping outdoor activities short, and considering moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them

1. Officials also suggest choosing less strenuous activities, shortening the time spent outdoors, and being active outdoors when the air quality is better.