Activists rally in Springfield to push environmental bills on wetlands, plastics and data centers
On Illinois Environmental Lobby Day, hundreds gathered in Springfield to push action on three environmental...
Environment
Lawsuit seeks to stop Earthrise solar farm vote at Will County Board
Residents are suing Will County saying they couldn't cross-examine Earthrise Energy on a 6,100-acre solar...
Cherry blossoms in Jackson Park are nearing full bloom. Chicago Park District says to start planning your visit.
The cherry blossoms in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side will reach full bloom in...
Today in Chicago History: Illinois experiences its last total solar eclipse for decades
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 8, according...
Egg-citement takes over Evanston’s Ladd Arboretum during spring egg hunt
200 children competed in the annual egg hunt, put on by Evanston's Ecology Center to...
Public will soon be able to visit the bison at Kane County’s Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve
The Kane County Forest Preserve District will also be offering bison-related programming over the summer...
After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
Hundreds of bats, many rescued from war-torn areas in the east of Ukraine, were released...
Marquette Greenway about two-thirds complete; 10 more miles to be added this year
Construction of the Marquette Greenway is in the home stretch, with about two-thirds completed.
IU environmental study says green steel could benefit Northwest Indiana
The report recommends regional steel plants modernize and use direct reduction and electric arc furnace...
Faith CDC, My Brother’s Keeper partner for youth agriculture program
The two organizations are partnering to bring middle and high school students closer to urban...