The air quality alert, issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency due to ozone levels, is called an 'Air Pollution Action Day.'
According to Illinois officials, those most at risk due to elevated air pollution, including ground-level ozone and particle pollution are children and adults who are active outdoors and those with respiratory or pulmonary disordersThe Air Pollution Action Day was declared by the IEPA for several Chicago-area counties for Monday Monday, citing"elevated ground-level ozone," according to a press release from the IEPA.
Those who worry about being affected should look out for the following symptoms: wheezing, coughing, a fast Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyPeople are urged to take the following steps to reduce their contributions to air pollution, especially on action days, according to the state EPA.Use environmentally friendly household and cleaning products.Notify colleagues, friends, and family to help protect their health and encourage actions.
Hot and muggy conditions will continue this week with peak heat indices approaching and even exceeding 100 degrees at times. Periodic chances for showers and storms are also expected over the next few days, but most hours should be dry.
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