Neighborhoods see a larger disparity in wildlife in Chicago than other cities, study shows
Industrial sites have historically been placed in lower-income neighborhoods, professor says. They also tend to...
Environment
UN official highlights how better preparation has shrunk disaster deaths despite worsening climate
A top United Nations official says even though climate change makes disasters such as cyclones,...
Cicada? More like ci-nada. Why some city dwellers are calling cicada invasion âY2Cicadaâ
Kris Rey was anticipating a cicada invasion. News story after news story seemed to promise...
Two months after Illinois launched food program, farmers still waiting to get paid
State says it was delayed by using grassroot approach in effort to connect underrepresented farmers...
Advocates meet in Chicago to call for new limits on freight train emissions: ‘Our lives literally depend on reform’
As the nation's busiest rail hub, Chicago figures prominently in push to update the EPA's...
An Iceland volcano starts erupting again, shooting lava into the sky
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing red...
The Panda Party is back on as giant pandas will return to Washingtonâs National Zoo by yearâs end
Half a year after the nationâs capital bid an emotional farewell to its giant pandas,...
Artists, entrepreneurs transform cicadas from ick to in demand while building community
Some local creatives are insect enthusiasts who want to share that love. Others, trying to...
Chicago needs to accelerate lead-pipe replacement plan, increase outreach, experts say
City cites challenges including the need for more funding, scarcity of plumbing companies, complexities of...