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Wildfire smoke impacts Illinois air quality Friday | First Listen

First Listen for Friday, August 1.

- The Illinois EPA has issued an air quality alert for the entire state due to Canadian wildfire smoke drifting into the region.

- Congressman Danny Davis announces he won't seek another term.

- The governor has signed a law requiring mental health screenings for school kids.

- An audit finds the agency responsible for Illinois’ foster kids has not been in compliance with state law.

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