Adriana Pérez is an environment reporter, covering the Great Lakes, climate change, environmental justice, wildlife, science and more. Occasionally, she writes about breaking news and immigration. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, she hails from Guayaquil, Ecuador. Send her your story tips and almond croissant recommendations.
Expanding city's tree canopy is just as important as planting new ones. A tiny increase could save the lives of more than 100 residents by offering relief from extreme heat.
Missed out on the total eclipse across Greenland, Iceland and Spain? You can still experience an awe-inspiring celestial event tonight: a meteor shower considered the year's best.
Indian Liberty is accused of contaminating Illinois waterways, damaging private property and criminally disposing of waste. A Tribune investigation reveals how abandoned oil and gas wells have proliferated at the...
As part of the $1 million investment, 20 sites on the city's West and South sides will be equipped with improved systems by the end of the summer, the Park...
During this week's heat wave, only five locations in addition to police stations planned to remain open through the Independence Day city holiday on Friday.