Applications are due April 1 for community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds.
Local hospitals and the village hall will serve as warming centers.
Picnic permits for 2016 will be available online and in person beginning Jan. 4.
Top 12 most popular state parks to visit during the fall, according to Enjoy Illinois.
A grand opening will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 in Forest Park.
Enjoy autumn by taking a ride along one of these scenic routes.
The annual Perennial Exchange and the Garden Tools Exchange will also take place Sept. 12.
Slow down, turn on your headlights and drive safe.
Don't forget to wow all your friends and family with these cool corn facts.
From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.
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.
Watch issued in addition to extreme heat advisory.
Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.
Heat index values can reach as high as 107 degrees in coming days.
NWS says another round of storms could hit around 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service predicts spots of heavy downpour this afternoon.
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.
The Chicago Yacht Club’s 107th Race to Mackinac
Gusty winds and heavy rainfall are expected with this storm.
Heavy rainfall is expected for later this afternoon and during the early evening commute.
Police activity Wednesday morning at California/Lake caused delays.
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.
Chances for rain showers and maybe a thunderstorm will continue from Sunday through Memorial Day.
Your Sunday afternoon/evening forecast, plus a look at Monday and Tuesday.
Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.
The film will be shown at noon and 7 p.m. March 3, at the Lake Street Theater.
Films focus on science and environmental vocation, conservation and protecting natural resources.
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.