✅ Program & Facility Update (07/18/2026): Air quality has improved, and all Chicago Park District programs and facilities are operating normally.
For the latest updates on events and programming, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com
DFSS's Garfield Center will be open for cooling on July 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other Centers will be closed for the weekend.
For a list of citywide cooling centers, visit: chi.gov/cooling
For shelter placement and well-being checks, please contact @CHI311 .
ATTENTION CHICAGO: Dangerous air quality and heat conditions will be in effect over the next few days.
I want everyone to take precautions: limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and check in on our children, pregnant residents, seniors, and those with heart or lung conditions
Chicago is currently experiencing its worst air quality in recorded history.
Please stay indoors, and if you must go outdoors, use a well-fitted N95 or KN95 mask for your safety.
Download the OEMC App or sign up for Notify Chicago alerts at notifychicago.org to stay
It takes immense courage to come forward after experiencing trauma at the hands of your government. But accountability is only possible if we know the truth.
Your voice matters. Your experience matters.
If you experienced unlawful conduct during "Midway Blitz", I encourage you
NEWS: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling for people who were identified in the Illinois Accountability Commission's Midway Blitz report to file police reports about mistreatment by federal immigration agents. It also calls for reports about ICE misconduct outside the blitz
The Air Quality Alert in Chicago has now been extended through Saturday. Active children, adults and those with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should continue to limit prolonged outdoor activity.
Air Quality Alert, 7/17: Air quality has reached emergency levels, increasing health risks for everyone. Limiting outdoor activity is strongly advised. Use a properly fitting N95/KN95 mask if you must be outside.
For updates: chicago.gov/OpenAirChicago + AirNow.gov
⚠️ Program & Facility Update for 07/17/2026 (as of 3:00 p.m.): Air quality conditions have improved to level RED, but remain unhealthy. Please continue to take precautions.
Latest updates at chicagoparkdistrict.com
The air quality has gotten worse in the last few hours and is now Hazardous.
This means the air is unsafe for EVERYONE and you should stay indoors and severely restrict outdoor activity.
If you or someone you know needs medical assistance, call 911 immediately.
The air quality in #Chicago is already Very Unhealthy!
Take all precautions to keep you, your family, and community safe today by checking in on people and limiting outdoor activity.
Chicago temperatures are projected to reach the mid-90s this week. ☀️
Certain populations are more vulnerable to heat: those who are socially isolated, don't have air conditioning, are 65 years+, have a chronic disease, or are pregnant.
Learn more: chi.gov/4opsdQQ
Chicago: TOMORROW, 7/16 will be hot + air quality will be unhealthy for everyone. All Chicagoans are advised to take precautions to limit their time outside, avoid strenuous activity when outdoors, and seek medical attention if health complications arise. chi.gov/4f69pmC
The hot and humid conditions will continue through the end of the week with the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorm, mainly Friday and Saturday during the afternoon. #ILwx#INwx
