Invasive Callery pear trees, once prized for pretty blooms, crowding out natives
Starting in 2028, the tree will be banned from being planted, sold or distributed in...
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Hantavirus isn’t immediate threat to Chicago, experts say
What is hantavirus? Chicago expert says it's not the "next COVID-19" at this point.
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
Arizona, California and Nevada announced a plan this month to save up to 1 million...
IDEM announces new air quality advisory for short-term conditions
The Local Air Quality Advisories will respond to short-term fine particulate matter increases overnight or...
‘The year bald eagles decided to make history’: 3 eaglets born in Chicago for first time in a century
Chicago — particularly the Calumet region — provides ideal habitat for bald eagles because of...
Purdue students present design for Gary ELevated trail
The presentation was the next phase in the Gary ELevated Coalition's work to convert the...
Column: Mad for mahjong — the game from China is having its moment in Chicago
Its new popularity is both about the game and the sense of community it brings....
Aurora looks for help naming baby falcons that hatched outside City Hall
Two of the baby falcons hatched on Friday, and then another two hatched on Monday,...
Central and southern Illinois residents could face high electricity rates again this summer
How much Ameren customers will pay this summer partly depends on whether region experiences another...
Oak Park volunteer lauded for work with Will County’s forest preserves
Oak Park resident Scott Mortenson was named the 2025 Volunteer of the Year by the...