Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday
The Des Plaines River is expected to reach its highest peak at 18 feet on...
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The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it.
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky.
Chesterton’s snowy white owl, which captivated many, dies from an apparent electrocution
A snowy white owl, whose presence in Chesterton drew flocks of admiring spectators, has died...
How ‘love story’ between piping plovers Monty and Rose unfolded in Chicago — and how their legacy lives on
Here's how the story of piping plovers Monty and Rose unfolded along the Lake Michigan...
Chicago suburbs in Cook and Lake counties prepare for Des Plaines River flood
Areas near the Des Plaines River from just east of O'Hare Airport north to the...
Will County Board OKs solar farm near Crete, reverses rejection on six farms
The Will County Board approved a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete and reversed course under...
Opponents of Earthrise sprawling solar farm get temporary reprieve from Will County court
Will County Judge Victoria Breslan granted a restraining order delaying Will County Board action on...
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...
Harvey City Council may consider grant-funded solar project
The Harvey City Council will consider a feasbility study a community solar project proposed by...
Inside an Earthrise peaker plant, a key to connecting Will County solar farms to the grid
As Earthrise Energy looks to fire up solar farms across Illinois, the key to making...