Hot Spots: Top 25 Towns on Saturday's Heat Index

Did it feel like 116 degrees in your town? Sycamore, Shorewood, Naperville, Palos Park, Minooka and Plainfield rank among "hottest" suburbs.

'Oppressive Conditions' Prompt Heat Advisory for Saturday

Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.

Will County Forest Preserve District Offering Half-Year Dog Park Permits

The half-year permits will be on sale through Oct. 31. Permits for 2016 go on sale Nov. 1.

31 Illinois sites to take you back to yesteryear

As you look back at the birth of the nation, why not take a look back at historic sites in our state

Illinois Sets Record for Wettest June

So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.

Naperville Fire Chief: Stay Off the River

"It's an accident waiting to happen," Chief Puknaitis says.

The Hottest Temperatures and Years Ever Recorded in Illinois

Finally, some prolonged summer weather!

Centennial Beach Set to Open Memorial Day Weekend

Season kicks off Saturday, May 23; First Special Needs Night on Sun. June 7

How to Keep the Wasps Away from Your House

Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.

Anicca Float Club is has floats available this week!

Floatation Therapy has finally come to the Chicago Suburbs! We have floats available THIS week and Weekend!

Up to 4 Inches of Snow by Monday Morning in North and Northwest Suburbs

Expect a messy commute Monday.

WEATHER: What's Ahead for the Weekend?

And a reminder: This is what 2 feet of snow looks like.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Naperville Park District Set to Break Ground for Nature Center

Exhibits will include a river aquarium, an interactive wall map of the DuPage River watershed as well as plants and animals of the DuPage River Confluence.

City Encourages Residents, Businesses to Take Part in Earth Hour

The city of Naperville is encouraging residents to turn off their non-essential lights and other electronics as part of the worldwide Earth Hour event this month.

Gas Prices Continue to Rise; Naperville Prices Well Above National Average

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 Naperville.

Eco Gym Indoor 5K Energy Drive to Benefit Blessings in a Backpack

Eco Gym's 5K Energy Drive will help feed students who are on the federal free and reduced price meal program.