Swimmers compete in 1st official Chicago River race in nearly a century: ‘Really an incredible experience’ By Adriana Pérez September 21, 2025 at 7:29 p.m. The race raised money for ALS and celebrated the Chicago River's recovery from its polluted...
Northwest Indiana residents see green steel as future of Gary Works By Maya Wilkins September 20, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Just about three months after a partnership between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel was finalized,...
‘A wonderful space for joy’: Former Greater Grand Crossing school reopened as arts incubator By Darcel Rockett September 19, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The Rebuild Foundation and artist Theaster Gates hosted the grand opening of arts incubator the...
Three Northwest Indiana senators speak out against EPA rollbacks By Maya Wilkins September 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Three Northwest Indiana Democratic senators criticized proposed rollbacks by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which...
Jane Goodall returns to Chicago, where she pivoted from studying chimpanzees to conservation efforts 40 years ago By Adriana Pérez October 1, 2025 at 1:39 p.m. The Lincoln Park Zoo brought the 91-year-old conservation activist back to the city this weekend,...
Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago By Todd Richmond September 15, 2025 at 12:41 p.m. After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage...
In central Illinois, carbon capture project’s proximity to Mahomet Aquifer raises fears By Lily Carey September 14, 2025 at 7:57 p.m. Illinois ranks third nationally in ethanol production and carbon sequestration could play a major role...
The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissions By Matthew Daly September 12, 2025 at 5:33 p.m. The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday proposed doing away with a program that has required...
ELPC, activists concerned about changes to Gary Works particulate emissions permit By Maya Wilkins September 12, 2025 at 11:36 a.m. The Environmental Law and Policy Center and other Midwest organizations raised concerns about changes to...
Pollen season is lasting longer, worsening allergies and altering pollinators By Adriana Pérez September 12, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Pollen has concentrated in the city over the past three weeks, mostly from ragweed. Wednesday...