SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources removed 750,000 pounds of silver carp from the Illinois River between Nov. 27 and Dec...
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The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse...
A swelling population of feral “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spread across the border into northern U.S. states, wildlife experts warn...
The time is almost here to “Fall Back” As we approach the colder months, the time to “fall back” is getting closer. Soon, Illinois...
As drought tightens its grip in the Central US and water levels on the Mississippi River plummet to near-record lows, a surge of saltwater from the Gulf of...
From the cotton-candy scented katsura to the classic red leaves of the maple, here is where you can find some of the best fall foliage in the Chicago area...
People learn new way of looking at nature on Queerness of Nature Walk Cook County naturalists are embarking on a unique exploration of nature, delving into the...
CHICAGO — Barbara Williams zeros in on a patch of yellow wildflowers with her binoculars. She leans in slightly, her beetle earrings jangling, and proclaims...
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) issued an emergency proclamation Saturday after a wildfire continued to spread through Spokane County, leaving at least one...
Ordinance calls for tax on other types of bags at large retail stores Starting Tuesday, plastic bags will be banned at businesses in Evanston. The ban includes...
