American beech tree in Valparaiso is state’s biggest
The American beech tree in Jim Berman and Liz Bryant's Valparaiso backyard is officially the...
Environment
Meta set to spend $750K backing Illinois statehouse candidates as AI and social media legislation looms
A super PAC created by Meta has spent nearly $340,000 on on mailers and digital...
Scientists connecting NWI pollution and health, digging deeper to measure extent
It’s a given that pollution is adversely affecting health in Northwest Indiana. Scientists are digging...
More details emerge about proposed Joliet data center as final approval nears
Massive project has alarmed residents, but rapid advances in technology and water from Lake Michigan...
After a one-year hiatus, Aurora GreenFest set to return
Aurora GreenFest, a festival that has been bringing people together around topics like sustainability and...
Tiny, raucous monk parakeets from South America thrive in Chicago. But why?
Likely escapees of the exotic pet trade, the birds first put down roots in some...
Volunteer firefighter accused of arson in wildfire that burned 700 acres in northwest Illinois nature preserve
The fire in Green River State Wildlife Area quickly grew to a five-alarm level because...
Landmarks: Potential Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake just the latest story for a place that’s always changing
Potential Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake just the latest story for a place thats...
As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor’s AI boom
Postponing the closure of the Schahfer coal plant also means continued exposure to toxic emissions...
Kane County recycling event dubbed ‘The Big One’ gives early chance for spring cleaning
Kane County held its first major recycling event of the year - dubbed "The Big...