Former sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies, attorney says
Sean Grayson fatally shot the mother of two after she called 911 in July 2024 to report a possible prowler near her home, just outside Springfield.
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Ethanol plant to pay for wetland restoration at Emiquon wildlife refuge as part of Illinois River pollution settlement
Lawsuit accused company of discharging hot water, which can dissolve oxygen and stress fish, as well as other aquatic wildlife and birds.
Protecting mature trees from storms and disease can reduce Chicago deaths, study finds
Expanding city's tree canopy is just as important as planting new ones. A tiny increase could save the lives of more than 100 residents by offering relief from extreme heat.
The Perseids meteor shower is peaking tonight. Here’s how to watch from the Chicago area.
Missed out on the total eclipse across Greenland, Iceland and Spain? You can still experience an awe-inspiring celestial event tonight: a meteor shower considered the year's best.
An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed.
Indian Liberty is accused of contaminating Illinois waterways, damaging private property and criminally disposing of waste. A Tribune investigation reveals how abandoned oil and gas wells have proliferated at the...
Chicago’s second heat wave of the season to bring poor air quality Monday, more 90s starting Tuesday
The Chicago area is forecast to experience at least three days of 90-degree weather this week, Tuesday through Thursday.
Scientists team up in ‘unparalleled’ effort to protect Illinois’ endangered turtles from increasing threats
Loss of wetlands, changes in habitat hydrology from dams and agricultural tile drainage, viruses, and poaching put turtle population at risk.
Chicago Park District to upgrade air conditioning in fieldhouses in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods
As part of the $1 million investment, 20 sites on the city's West and South sides will be equipped with improved systems by the end of the summer, the Park...
As Chicago heats up, advocates and experts slam city for not addressing ‘inadequate’ cooling network
During this week's heat wave, only five locations in addition to police stations planned to remain open through the Independence Day city holiday on Friday.
Starting Monday: ‘Air you can wear’ as dangerous heat settles over Illinois
Chances for thunderstorms could cool off the area in time for July 4th, but a lack of storms could prolong the hot stretch.