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Chicago air quality hits hazardous levels from Canadian wildfire smoke

Chicago air quality hits hazardous levels from Canadian wildfire smoke

Toxic smoke from over 100 Canadian wildfires has pushed Chicago's air quality into the hazardous category, leading to flight delays and the cancellation of major public events.

Politics ·17 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

Black hair care pioneer George E. Johnson Sr. dies at 99

George E. Johnson Sr., founder of Johnson Products Company and the Afro Sheen line, has passed away at 99. He was an entrepreneur who broke corporate ceilings in finance, media, and beauty.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Priya Raman 3 min read