Hottest neighborhood in Chicago is 6.4 degrees warmer than city average, but more trees could help
A new study shows that if Chicago planted a lot more trees, residents would be more comfortable in hot weather, healthier, and live longer.
Rockton chemical plant fire: 1 mile evacuation order lifted
The one mile evacuation order that was put in place following a chemical plant fire in northern Illinois this week has been lifted.
Allergy season kicks into high gear
Western Springs Allergy and Asthma specialist, Dr. Renee Lantner says seasonal allergies, for many people, are ramping up as the climate changes.
Pritzker activates National Guard to respond to chemical fire in Winnebago County
Governor JB Pritzker has activated the Illinois State Emergency Operation Center in Springfield and the Illinois National Guard to respond to a large chemical fire in Winnebago County.
Climate change responsible for more than a third of global heat deaths, study says
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Study suggests Greenland ice sheet is ‘close to a tipping point’ due to global warming
A significant part of the western Greenland ice sheet may reach a tipping point, which would make its current configuration become unstable, a new study suggests.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Lightfoot pushing to replace Chicago's lead water pipes as part of Biden plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is pushing efforts to make sure everyone in Chicago and surrounding communities has access to clean drinking water.
5 easy ways to tackle your allergies this spring
Dr. Stephen Sinatra talks about this year's allergy season and how you can stay ahead of your allergies.
Climate and weather having drastic impact on people's health
Dr. Neha Pathak, WebMD senior medical editor, talks about the impact weather can have on your day-to-day health.
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
‘Leave the kayak. We’ll find it. I promise’: Calm kayaker rescues man stranded on Canadian lake
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
Friendly manatee surprises 2 women in canoes at Fort DeSoto Park
Two women canoeing at Fort DeSoto Park made a new friend Wednesday morning when a manatee swam alongside their see-through canoes.
Major effort underway to protect Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk after years of erosion
It’s one of the jewels of the Indiana Dunes National Park, but it’s been battered by historically high water levels on Lake Michigan.
Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
Three fishermen kill themselves igniting explosive black powder in hole along river
Three men were fishing along the Illinois River on Thursday night when they filled a hole with what the coroner says was "explosive black powder" and lit it on fire. The men suffered "pretty extensive injuries."
EPA orders Lightfoot to halt General Iron's permit for facility on southeast side of Chicago
The Chief of the Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Mayor Lori Lightfoot to halt General Iron's permit for a facility on the southeast side.
Chicago River Day kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday
Chicago River Day is an annual event to pick up litter on land using canoes in Flat Foot Lake located in Beaubien Woods.
Midwest slammed by strong allergy season
Dr. Rachna Shah, lead allergist at Loyola Medicine Allergy Count, talks about why this year's allergy season has been particularly brutal for those in the Midwest.
Eagle guarding nest spotted in Busse Woods in suburban Elk Grove Village
The Cook County Forest Preserve said that this eagle is probably one half of the pair that has been nesting in Busse Woods (near Chicago) for the past six years.