An ongoing air quality alert in the Chicago area has been extended for at least another day as elevated levels of ozone are expected in the region.
the alert will run through at least midnight Wednesday in McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Grundy and Will counties in Illinois.Air quality alerts are issued when widespread ozone or particulate levels are expected to be elevated for a prolonged period, creating issues for sensitive groups.
In this case, elevated ozone levels are being caused by use of air conditioning units, cars and other sources, with pollutants chemically reacting with the sun and causing unhealthy amounts ofActive children and adults, especially those with pulmonary or respiratory illnesses or other preexisting conditions, should limit prolonged outdoor activity, according to officials.
Area residents are also urged to reduce activities that could increase air pollution, including limiting daytime driving, reducing rapid acceleration and hard braking in vehicles, avoiding use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment, and delaying using harsh chemicals around the home or your lawn.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
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