First bison calf born to herd at Kane County’s Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
The calf was born on May 9, just in time for Mother’s Day, according to...
Environment
BP denies fuel leaks at refinery despite online claims
BP and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have both denied a potential leak at...
Will County zoning commission again votes no on 6,100-acre solar farm
Earthrise Energy’s project advances to the board for a possible final vote next week.
Aurora invites residents to vote on names for baby falcons hatched outside City Hall
Voters have the option to choose between Vern, Aurora, Hope, George, Amor, Fox, Galena, Wayne,...
Today in Chicago History: Monty the piping plover — partner to Rose — dies
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 13, according...
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...
Hantavirus isn’t immediate threat to Chicago, experts say
What is hantavirus? Chicago expert says it's not the "next COVID-19" at this point.
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
Arizona, California and Nevada announced a plan this month to save up to 1 million...
IDEM announces new air quality advisory for short-term conditions
The Local Air Quality Advisories will respond to short-term fine particulate matter increases overnight or...
‘The year bald eagles decided to make history’: 3 eaglets born in Chicago for first time in a century
Chicago — particularly the Calumet region — provides ideal habitat for bald eagles because of...