‘Bad for everything:’ Invasive aquatic plant hydrilla discovered in DuPage County
Ginger Creek in Oakbrook is connected to other bodies of water so there’s a high chance that hydrilla has spread.
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Using recycled bottles, community to build world’s tallest glass tree at Yerkes Observatory
Organizers hope the project inspires the glass art community to see the beauty of using recycled materials.
Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain
All of the Great Lakes are down 3 to 7 inches from this time last year. Low levels can affect shoreline ecosystems, access to docks and shipping routes.
Students, teachers mourn the closure of historic Illinois outdoor camp: ‘Greatest memories of our lives’
Through activities like nighttime hikes and studying Rock River’s plants, students learned how to appreciate nature and how to work together.
Warmth, lots of aphids may be driving swarms of Asian lady beetles — not ladybugs — into your home
The invasive beetles like to congregate on sunny, bright surfaces like windowsills and rain gutters.
Recent recalls raise concerns about food safety, but experts credit better regulation and technology
According to FDA data, nearly 1,200 food products have been recalled so far in 2024. Two hundred products were recalled in August, the highest monthly total this year.
‘She’s already the GOAT’: Fans thrilled as Simone Biles returns to gymnastics in Chicago area
Maybe she's the Michael Jordan of gymnastics, or maybe he was the Simone Biles of basketball. Either way, Biles fans here will have a front-row seat this weekend. Biles, often...
Lo Rez Brewing to close in September after 7 years in Pilsen: ‘I can’t thank everybody enough’
Lo Rez Brewing, which opened in the Pilsen neighborhood in 2016, announced its closing Wednesday, with the co-founder calling it a "pandemic casualty." On social media, co-founder Dave Dahl said...
Bus crashes into home on Northwest Side, at least one injured, Chicago police said
A school bus struck a parked vehicle and hit a utility pole before veering into a home Wednesday morning leaving at least one person hospitalized with neck pains, Chicago police...
Emmett Till signage unveiled at Bronzeville church that’s becoming a national monument
At the South Side church where Emmett Till's open casket funeral took place nearly 68 years ago, elected officials and other leaders gathered Tuesday to unveil a temporary sign marking...