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Forest Park Beach In Lake Forest Closed Due To Air Quality Alert
City officials encouraged residents to limit their time outside, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make air unhealthy to breath.
LAKE FOREST, IL — City officials closed Forest Park Beach Wednesday in response to an air quality alert.
The alert, now in its second day, has been triggered by smoke from Canadian wildfires, which has blanketed much of the Midwest United States with particulate matter.
Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department representatives said the closure was the best decision for the community and staff.
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"We have made adjustments to all other outdoor programs to reduce time spent outside while still having fun," staff announced.
All residents were encouraged to limit the amount of time they spend outside during the air quality alert.
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People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should especially avoid outdoor physical activities, according to environmental officials.
In Highland Park, Rosewood swimming beach was closed for a second day in a row, although the Park Avenue boating facility had reopened.
In Lake Bluff, Sunrise Beach was also closed for the day Wednesday.
Read more: 'Very Unhealthy' Air Quality Continues Wednesday For Chicago Area
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