ABC 7 Chicago
Canadian wildfire smoke creating poor air quality in Chicago area
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- Canadian wildfire smoke creating poor air quality in Chicago area
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 minutes ago
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- Toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada settles over the Chicago area.
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- Canadian wildfire smoke creating poor air quality in Chicago area
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 10 minutes ago
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- Toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada settles over the Chicago area.
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- Canadian wildfire smoke moves into Chicago skyline - July 2026
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-air-quality-alert-effect-canadian-wildfire-smoke-moves-unhealthy-levels-index-map/19518726/
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- Timelapse shows wildfire smoke move into Chicago skyline - July 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
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- Timelapse shows wildfire smoke move into Chicago - July 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-air-quality-alert-effect-canadian-wildfire-smoke-moves-unhealthy-levels-index-map/19518726/
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- LIVE: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program
- Runtime
- 21:13
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Hegseth directs troops over 30 to have testosterone checked
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/story/hegseth-directs-troops-30-have-testosterone-checked/19515685/
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- WATCH: Blue Angels jet flies low over Pensacola Beach, Florida
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/blue-angels-conducting-review-jet-flies-florida-beachgoers/19516614/
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- Canadian wildfires cause smoky skies in downtown Chicago
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Smoke from Canadian wildfires fills the sky in downtown Chicago
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- Canadian wildfire smoke creating poor air quality in Chicago area
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada settles over the Chicago area.
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- WATCH: Blue Angels conducting review after jet flies over Florida beachgoers
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/blue-angels-conducting-review-jet-flies-florida-beachgoers/19516614/
Officials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida, on Wednesday morning.
"During an arrival maneuver, an aircraft flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas," the statement said, calling it a "low-altitude pass."
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- Chicago police alert of more necklace-snatching robberies across city
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
- Description
- Chicago police said people have had their gold necklaces ripped off in random attacks.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-hinsdale-police-alert-more-necklace-snatching-robberies-loop-chinatown-south-side-edgewater/19519526/
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- 3 elevated CTA Loop stations to temporarily close for the next 2 weekends
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- The construction will begin Saturday at about 2 a.m. and regular operations should resume by 5 a.m. Monday, the CTA said. https://abc7chicago.com/post/3-elevated-cta-loop-stations-temporarily-close-2-weekends-chicago-department-transportation-says/19519375/
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- ABC7 AccuWeather Forecast Chicago: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Watch the latest 7-day outlook from the ABC7 Weather team. ab7chicago.com
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- Smoky skies in downtown Chicago
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
- Description
- Smoke from Canadian wildfires fills the sky in downtown Chicago
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- Texas first responders rescue stranded motorist from floodwater
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Texas first responders rescue stranded motorist from floodwater
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- Dog starts house fire that kills 3 pets and guts home
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Dog starts house fire that kills 3 pets and guts home
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- Canada wildfires send smoke over US
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Canada wildfires send smoke over US
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- Chicagoans brave heat, air quality concerns, wildfire smoke approaches
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
- Description
- Chicagoans brave heat, air quality concerns, wildfire smoke approaches
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- LIVE: ABC7 Eyewitness News at 7 AM
- Runtime
- 54:41
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- LIVE: Durbin with Epstein survivors
- Runtime
- 25:50
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/todd-blanche-acting-attorney-general-face-grilling-doj-controversies-he-seeks-confirmation-ag/19512533/
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- LIVE: Blanche to face grilling on DOJ controversies as he seeks confirmation as AG
- Runtime
- 2:10:24
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/
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- LIVE: Blanche to face grilling on DOJ controversies as he seeks confirmation as AG
- Runtime
- 2:36:10
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/
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- 70-year-old man pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor; witnesses recount rescue effort
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
A 70-year-old man was in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor, Chicago police said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-water-rescue-person-hospitalized-being-pulled-lake-michigan-montrose-harbor-fire-officials-say/19515526/
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- Chicago weather: High temperatures, Air Quality Alert for area as wildfire smoke approaches
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
More heat was in the Chicago weather forecast Wednesday, and an Air Quality Alert is in effect as smoke from Canadian wildfires could move in.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-today-more-heat-forecast-poor-air-quality-smoke-canadian-wildfires-could-move-area/19511978/
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- Chicago vigil responds to ICE shooting deaths, renewed traffic stop policy
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
A Little Village, Chicago vigil responded to ICE shooting deaths as President Donald Trump reverses a temporary pause on ICE-related traffic stops.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/little-village-chicago-vigil-responds-ice-shooting-deaths-trumps-reverses-temporary-pause-related-traffic-stops/19516977/
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- Chicago vigil responds to ICE shooting deaths, renewed traffic stop policy
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The reversal of a temporary pause on ICE-related traffic stops is drawing anger and determination from some Chicago residents, who gathered in Little Village for a candlelight vigil following two fatal shootings involving immigration enforcement operations.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/little-village-chicago-vigil-responds-ice-shooting-deaths-trumps-reverses-temporary-pause-related-traffic-stops/19516977/
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- 70-year-old man critical after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor: Chicago police
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A 70-year-old man was in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan Wednesday on the city's North Side, Chicago police said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-water-rescue-person-hospitalized-being-pulled-lake-michigan-montrose-harbor-fire-officials-say/19515526/
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- Fake delivery messages phishing for information
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/phishing-scammers-using-ai-create-convincing-fake-delivery-texts-emails-big-online-shopping-events-like-prime-day/19397204/
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- Health officials urge caution as cyclosporiasis cases rise, shoppers turn to local farmers
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Growing concerns over a parasitic intestinal illness have prompted some customers at a local farmers markets to take a closer look at how their produce is grown.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/health-officials-urge-caution-cyclosporiasis-cases-rise-shoppers-turn-local-farmers-chicago-area/19515929/
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- LIVE: ABC7 Eyewitness News at7 a.m.
- Runtime
- 54:41
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/
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- Federal officials warn of Russian hacking campaign as election security concerns grow
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Federal officials are issuing a warning about a Russian hacking campaign as election security concerns are growing, the ABC7 I-Team has learned.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/federal-officials-warn-russian-hacking-campaign-election-security-concerns-grow-gov-jb-pritzkers-staff-discusses-threats/19516175/
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- CPS proposes hundreds of layoffs affecting teachers to close deficit
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
CPS has proposed hundreds of layoffs affecting teachers and aides and furloughs to close a $732M budget deficit. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-public-schools-proposes-hundreds-layoffs-affecting-teachers-aides-furloughs-close-732m-budget-deficit/19516069/
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- Health officials urge caution as cyclosporiasis cases rise, shoppers turn to local farmers
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
Health officials are urging caution as cyclosporiasis cases rise. Shoppers are turning to local farmers near the Chicago area.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/health-officials-urge-caution-cyclosporiasis-cases-rise-shoppers-turn-local-farmers-chicago-area/19515929/
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- 70-year-old man critical after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor: Chicago police
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
A 70-year-old man was in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor, Chicago police said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-water-rescue-person-hospitalized-being-pulled-lake-michigan-montrose-harbor-fire-officials-say/19515526/
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- Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling retires after more than 30 years of service
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
More heat is in the Chicago weather forecast Wednesday, and an Air Quality Alert is in effect as smoke from Canadian wildfires could move in.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/wednesday-marks-chicago-police-department-superintendent-larry-snellings-final-day-job/19512104/
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- Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling retires after more than 30 years of service
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling has retired after more than 30 years of service. His final day on the job was Wednesday.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/wednesday-marks-chicago-police-department-superintendent-larry-snellings-final-day-job/19512104/
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- Woman searching for kids who came to aid after mother's heart attack
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
A woman is searching for children who rushed to help after her mother's heart attack on 80th Avenue in Frankfort, saying 'they're little heroes.' FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/woman-searching-children-rushed-help-mothers-heart-attack-80th-avenue-frankfort-theyre-little-heroes/19515278/
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- Woman charged after baby found in dumpster in 2001 appears in court
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Jennifer Lebron, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a baby was found dead in a Rollins Rd dumpster in Round Lake Beach, was in court. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/jennifer-lebron-charged-involuntary-manslaughter-baby-found-dead-rollins-road-dumpster-round-lake-beach-court/19515481/
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- Trump's director of national intelligence pick faces tense questions
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence pick, faced tense questions on the 2020 election. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/jay-clayton-confirmation-dni-could-pave-extension-lapsed-surveillance-tool/19513789/
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- Chicago weather: High temperatures, Air Quality Alert in effect for area
- Runtime
- 4:03
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
More heat is in the Chicago weather forecast Wednesday, and an Air Quality Alert is in effect as smoke from Canadian wildfires could move in.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-today-more-heat-forecast-poor-air-quality-smoke-canadian-wildfires-could-move-area/19511978/
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- Person hospitalized after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor: Chicago fire officials
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7.ws/484PqhJ
A person was hospitalized after being pulled from the water Wednesday in Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor, Chicago fire officials said.
Full story: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-water-rescue-person-hospitalized-being-pulled-lake-michigan-montrose-harbor-fire-officials-say/19515526/
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- US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes on Iran
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
The US has reimposed a blockade and stepped up strikes as Iran threatened to halt Mideast energy exports. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/iran-threatens-halt-mideast-energy-exports-us-reimposes-blockade-intensifies-strikes/19512648/
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- LIVE: CFD responds to person in water at North Side beach
- Runtime
- 13:53
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- More at abc7chicago.com
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- Met Museum of Art in NYC among dozens of buildings flagged in Legionella outbreak
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
City health officials identified 45 additional positive tests for Legionella bacteria on Tuesday and have ordered a total of 76 buildings to clean their cooling towers as they work to contain the ongoing Legionnaires' disease outbreak. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/metropolitan-museum-art-new-york-city-among-dozens-buildings-flagged-legionella-outbreak/19515133/?cb=1jtjnqejs
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- LIVE: Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling retires from department
- Runtime
- 6:05
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- More at https://abc7chicago.com/post/wednesday-marks-chicago-police-department-superintendent-larry-snellings-final-day-job/19512104/
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- Houston mayor, police chief ask Texas Rangers for independent investigation into deadly ICE shooting
- Runtime
- 4:50
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
One week after 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's East End, dozens of residents packed Houston City Hall to demand an independent investigation and greater accountability from local leaders. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/story/houston-mayor-john-whitmire-police-chief-ask-texas-rangers-independent-investigation-deadly-ice-shooting/19514973/?cb=1jtjmaamd
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- AG nominee Todd Blanche speaks on rebuilding trust
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
AG nominee Todd Blanche spoke on rebuilding trust. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/todd-blanche-acting-attorney-general-face-grilling-doj-controversies-he-seeks-confirmation-ag/19512533/
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- New details, possible motive revealed in southern IL killings of 5 relatives
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
New details are being revealed after five people were shot to death in southern Illinois.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/possible-motive-east-st-louis-mass-shooting-revealed-15-year-old-girl-16-jaymier-davis-charged-il-murders/19514676/
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- AG nominee Todd Blanche weighs in on Epstein file release
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
- Description
- Streaming now at https://abc7chicago.com/watch/live/11064984/.
AG nominee Todd Blanche weighed in on the release of the Epstein files during his confirmation hearing Wednesday. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.com/post/todd-blanche-acting-attorney-general-face-grilling-doj-controversies-he-seeks-confirmation-ag/19512533/
