
ALT Protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Stay indoors and keep windows closed. Keep your pets indoors too! When using air conditioning, keep the outdoor air intake closed and clean the filter to prevent outdoor smoke getting inside. If you go outside, avoid exertion and consider wearing a respirator (N95 or P100 mask). Monitor the air quality for your zip code at airnow.gov

ALT Headline: Severe Weather Threat Thursday. Sub Headline: Storms will develop during the afternoon as a cold front drops through the area. Details: Strong to severe thunderstorms are anticipated to develop tomorrow afternoon and last into the evening while a sharp cold front drops through the area. Primary concerns with storms are very large hail and damaging wind gusts, although a few tornadoes can't be ruled out, mainly south of a Streator to Rensselaer line. Graphic Created: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:06 PM CDT

ALT An image featuring overlapping silhouettes of a person's profile against a blue background, branded with the City of Chicago logo. Text reads "It's not over. Protect yourself. Ask your health provider about mpox testing and vaccine. More info at chicago.gov/mpox.

ALT Chicago Department of Public Health informational graphic with two silhouetted profiles in blue and green, text in Spanish stating 'IT'S NOT OVER. PROTECT YOURSELF.' encouraging medical attention for monkeypox, testing, and vaccination, with more information available at a provided website link.




























