Power lines from the Braidwood nuclear plant went down, closing I-55. Storm damage throughout the area.
Dip your toe into the world of kayaking during group and private kayaking sessions at the 84-acre lake on Saturday, June 20.
Finally, some prolonged summer weather!
Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.
87 degrees on May 7? It could happen. The last time we hit that mark was in 1964.
The urban explorers called their trip to the old Joliet prison “Very dangerous!!”
A LOOK AHEAD: Here's a weekend weather forecast and road-construction information for holiday-weekend travelers in northern Illinois.
Work will take place over two years to widen the road, improve drainage and add turn lanes.
After pastures and facilities are prepared, you could visit to watch the bison roam.
Yes, really. And freezing rain. But don't let that ruin your weekend. Here's the forecast to help you plan.
Here is a list of drop sites to recycle burned out lights throughout the county.
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.
More than 20 vendors will be selling their wares at the weekly event, which will also feature children's activities, chef demonstrations, live music and more.
Of the 75,000 home and business owners eligible to drop the utility via electric aggregation, between 8 percent and 10 percent did, officials said.
The annual, event held last week in Joliet, brought in nearly 3,000 pounds of unwanted goods.
Print and save this story about when and where you can shop for fresh produce.
All the tools you need to start composting.
April 22, 2013 is the 43rd Earth Day. Courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau, here’s some stunning stats about how energy use and the environment in America.
Residents are reminded that waste must be placed in refuse containers or Kraft paper bags for pickup on the same day as trash collection.
Here is a list of ways to live a greener lifestyle, plus some resources to help you go green locally.
CNN Money reported Monday the average price for a gallon of gasoline in America is $3.73. Gas prices are 36 cents higher at many stations in Elmhurst.
The college has a two-year federal grant to fund the weekly event; the only unknown now is whether the farmers market at the mall will be returning.