Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations
Washington state was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain...
Environment
Concerns raised about Michigan City data center at IDEM meeting
IDEM hosted a public meeting Tuesday for an air permit that would allow 70 diesel...
Hobart residents sue to block city’s data center plan
Four Hobart homeowners have filed a lawsuit seeking to vacate multiple actions by Hobart city...
Ogden Dunes drops beach revetment plan; opponents cheer access preservation
After a nearly two-year legal fight, Ogden Dunes officials have dropped plans for a stone...
Illinois has its latest list of endangered species — the end result of many difficult choices
Illinois is one of a number of states that compile their own lists of endangered...
Illinois researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more
Miscanthus has a smaller carbon footprint than corn and soybeans, and experts say it has...
National Park Service eliminates free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Donald Trump’s...
A snowy, cold start to winter follows a very warm fall. How are Illinois seasons changing?
In Chicago, fall is the second fastest-warming season after winter, and outliers, like this week's...
Federal funding cuts threaten Chicago Harbor Lock, one of the nation’s busiest
More than 900,000 passengers and 80,000 vessels traveled through the Chicago Harbor Lock last year....
Illinois settles suit against Monsanto for $120 million for PCBs contamination
The lawsuit alleged Monsanto knowingly concealed the dangers of the synthetic chemical and continued to...