Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated
Wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada on Sunday left some residents keeping a...
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From piping plovers to dragonflies, federal changes could threaten endangered Midwest wildlife
The Trump administration's changes to the Endangered Species Act remove protections for animal habitats, putting...
Quantum campus project raises questions about residents’ agency in community development
Chicago-based podcasters Respair Media showcase neighborhood resistance to the quantum center on the Southeast Side.
Federal court upholds Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings be all electric
A federal court upheld Oak Park's ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric, rejecting a...
Waukegan’s piping plover population grows with three new chicks, as three others earn names
Three chicks were released along the Waukegan shoreline Tuesday, the same day three resident piping...
How to regulate data centers in Illinois at the center of latest proposal
A broad consensus is emerging in Springfield, according to key corporate, labor and environmental lobbyists.
Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll
According to the survey, U.S. adults are more likely to say extreme heat has had...
Fulton Market high-rise powered by geothermal could set new standard for development
One of Chicago’s first all-electric, geothermal-powered residential high-rises is taking shape in Fulton Market.
Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Extreme heat disrupts flights and travel plans. On the hottest days, thinner air can make...
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities...