Health & Fitness
Chicago Air Quality Ranked 15th Worst In The U.S. In American Lung Association Report On Pollution
"Too many people in the Chicagoland area live with unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution," Kristina Hamilton said.
April 24, 2025
A new report has found Chicago's air quality is among the most polluted in the nation.
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The American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report tracked the ozone and particle pollution levels in cities across the country over the three years from 2021 to 2023.
The Chicago area had the 15th highest level of ozone pollution and received an F grade.
