Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.
Want to make a party out of the Perseids? Consider the Adler Planetarium's Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party on Aug. 12 in Wheaton.
Evanston Patch Facebook fans share photos of damage that struck the city during Sunday's thunderstorm.
14th Annual Arts Fest Presents 130 Artist-Vendors and 40 Bands, Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16 in Chicago's Rogers Park
Three injured at Lakefront Arts Festival, trees fall on property and some still are without power.
Twenty-five reportedly haunted cemeteries in Illinois.
Did it feel like 116 degrees in your town? Sycamore, Shorewood, Naperville, Palos Park, Minooka and Plainfield rank among "hottest" suburbs.
Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.
Five cooling centers will be open as temperatures could reach 100 over next two days.
As you look back at the birth of the nation, why not take a look back at historic sites in our state
So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.
Finally, some prolonged summer weather!
Mosquitoes, that is. Here are a few tips to fight off the disease-carrying buggers.
Learn how to handle these home invaders.
If AccuWeather predictions are right, outdoor celebrations may be better earlier rather than later.
Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.
Greenwise Organic Lawn Care's Five Smart Steps Toward a Toxic-Free Lawn & Garden
Walking is a great way for seniors to stay healthy and mobile well into their golden years. Aperion Care offers tips for getting started.
Yes, really. But don't let that ruin your weekend. Here's the forecast to help you plan.
Residents can order online. Proceeds support Evanston's tree fund as result of Emerald Ash Borer.
Evanston's holiday light recycling program begins Dec. 1.
The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.
Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.
Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.
Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.
A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.
The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.
Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.
Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.
Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?
Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.
Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?
Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.
Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.
Bike to Work Week runs from Saturday, June 8, to Friday, June 14.
There are a number of ways you can start a living 'Greener' life, and SWANCC is a resource for member communities in northern Cook County.
A cleanup is planned at the Ladd Arboretum Saturday, April 27, followed by an Earth and Arbor Day Celebration at the Ecology Center.
The Illinois House of Human Services Committee approved a measure to legalize the use of medical marijuana on Wednesday. The bill's sponsor, Lou Lang (D-Skokie) told Patch the measure would be the strictest in the nation
Walgreens plans to build a new store at 635 Chicago Ave. with wind turbines, solar panels and other features designed to produce the same amount of energy as the store consumes, if not more.