The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an air pollution action day for this week, as high levels of ozone and other particulates are expected.
According to the alert, virtually every county in the Chicago area and into northwest Indiana is included in the advisory, which will take effect on Wednesday.
Under the alert, active children should limit time outdoors, as should adults who have pulmonary or respiratory diseases such as asthma.
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