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.
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.
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.
Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.
Lisle Park District hosts USAgain dropbox in Lisle Community Center parking lot to recycle textiles.
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.
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