Environment

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Chicago's 31st Street Beach with a yellow swim advisory flag flying, indicating high bacteria levels in the water.

31st Street Beach Swim Advisory Issued Due to High Bacteria

At Chicago's 31st Street Beach, a yellow swim advisory flag was implemented on Thursday, May 28, 2026, when bacteria levels exceeded 235 CFU, according to City of Chicago Beach Lab Data .

Rafael Mendoza·May 30, 2026

Chicago skyline obscured by hazy, unhealthy air with an orange tint during sunset.

Business & Economy

Chicago Air Quality Unhealthy Through Thursday Morning

Nearly 9.4 million people across the Chicago metropolitan area face an air quality alert due to unhealthy ozone levels, impacting daily life in Illinois and Indiana, reports Newsweek . While residents

Rafael Mendoza·May 28, 2026