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

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.

The Hottest Temperatures and Years Ever Recorded in Illinois

Finally, some prolonged summer weather!

How to Keep the Wasps Away from Your House

Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.

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.

Composting: How and Where to Get Started in St. Charles

All the tools you need to start composting in St. Charles, plus where to get free or low-cost compost for your garden.

20 Easy Ways to Save Money in St. Charles by Going Green

Here is a list of ways to live a greener lifestyle, plus some resources to help you go green right here in St. Charles.

Spring Allergies in the Midwest

Read on to find out which allergies are prevalent in the Midwest during the spring and where to find relief.

Got Allergies? Find Out Today's Pollen Count in St. Charles

Check out the tool below to find out which pollen allergens are high in St. Charles today.

Tri-Cities Patch Sites Seeking Eco-Friendly Bloggers

Do you like motivating people toward a greener lifestyle? Why not consider becoming a St. Charles Patch blogger?

Review the March 14's Live-Blog Coverage of the St. Charles Aldermanic Forum

Log in to St. Charles Patch at 7 p.m. for live-blog coverage as the 10 aldermanic candidates for the St. Charles City Council meet the public for the first time as a group at Bridges Montessori Academy.

St. Charles Gears Up for Lights Out on Earth Hour

The city of St. Charles will turn off the lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 23 as part of Earth Hour 2013.