Invasive Callery pear trees, once prized for pretty blooms, crowding out natives
Starting in 2028, the tree will be banned from being planted, sold or distributed in Illinois.
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Chicago Park District balances weather, proximity to public areas during controlled burns
Between December and April, Park District officials regularly carry out controlled burns across the city — from Hegewisch Marsh Park on the Far South Side to Lincoln Park on the...
Nominee to lead Chicago animal control draws critics and defenders ahead of confirmation vote
Animal welfare groups and city officials are divided over Mayor Brandon Johnson's nomination of Susan Cappello.
During storm, electric grid bottleneck blocked Illinois power glut from easing East Coast prices
PJM was unable to help its hardest-hit regions in January because of limited transmission capacity. Meanwhile hourly Illinois customers saw their bills cut.
Trump administration dismantles US ability to fight climate change; environmentalists vow to appeal
In the Midwest, climate change is fueling extreme heat, toxic algal blooms in the Great Lakes and tornadoes across Illinois.
Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species
To prevent further spread of potentially catastrophic invasive species in the Great Lakes, the Canadian government is moving forward with tighter restrictions on all freighters. But standards finalized by the...
Illinois bets on virtual power plants to ease electric grid strain and costs
VPPs tap into everyday home technologies, including solar panels and batteries, by transmitting excess stored energy to the grid.
Illinois farmers welcome Trump aid package but say more needs to be done to save struggling industry
A combination of trade wars with China and rising costs has led to projections of billions in losses nationally for growers this year.
Illinois soybean farmers struggle with unpredictable trade war and rising costs
Farmers say they face added pressure from South American countries, which have become increasingly competitive as China turns to these markets.
Lake Michigan water temps remain abnormally warm into fall
Because of climate change, the Great Lakes are gradually warming, raising concerns about effects on the food chain, scientists say.