Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

Human composting service expands to Illinois residents | ChicagoLIVE
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Human composting service expands to Illinois residents | ChicagoLIVE

Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, says the company’s human composting service is designed to provide an eco-friendly final arrangement now available to families across Illinois.

Tom Harries, CEO of Earth Funeral, says the company’s human composting service is designed to provide an eco-friendly final arrangement now available to families across Illinois.

Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know

Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know

The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.

The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.

Forrest Galante explores endangered species in latest wildlife project | ChicagoNOW
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Forrest Galante explores endangered species in latest wildlife project | ChicagoNOW

Forrest Galante discusses his new wildlife show and the thrilling experiences filming some of the world's most endangered animals. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Forrest Galante discusses his new wildlife show and the thrilling experiences filming some of the world's most endangered animals. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.

Rollback of federal clean-water rules leaves most Illinois wetlands unprotected | ChicagoLIVE
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Rollback of federal clean-water rules leaves most Illinois wetlands unprotected | ChicagoLIVE

Illinois Environmental Council policy manager Cate Caldwell explains how the rollback weakens the Clean Water Act and why advocates are pushing for new state-level protections. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Illinois Environmental Council policy manager Cate Caldwell explains how the rollback weakens the Clean Water Act and why advocates are pushing for new state-level protections. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

Illinois legislature OK major energy bill | The Chicago Report
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Illinois legislature OK major energy bill | The Chicago Report

Among the flurry of bills approved by Illinois lawmakers was one energy bill aimed at saving consumers money, but opponents say it could do the opposite.

Among the flurry of bills approved by Illinois lawmakers was one energy bill aimed at saving consumers money, but opponents say it could do the opposite.

These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows

These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows

More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.

More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.

Shedd Aquarium scientist talks coral bleaching and warming oceans | ChicagoLIVE
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Shedd Aquarium scientist talks coral bleaching and warming oceans | ChicagoLIVE

Dr. Trinity Conn, a postdoctoral research fellow at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss her recent trip to Florida studying coral bleaching. She explains how warming ocean temperatures are affecting reefs and connects the issue to broader changes happening across the Great Lakes and beyond.

Dr. Trinity Conn, a postdoctoral research fellow at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss her recent trip to Florida studying coral bleaching. She explains how warming ocean temperatures are affecting reefs and connects the issue to broader changes happening across the Great Lakes and beyond.

New MSI exhibit explores the devastating effects of plastic pollution in our oceans
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New MSI exhibit explores the devastating effects of plastic pollution in our oceans

"The Blue Paradox," a new exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry, shows the unrelenting pervasiveness of plastic pollution in our oceans and how that impacts humans as well as wildlife.

"The Blue Paradox," a new exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry, shows the unrelenting pervasiveness of plastic pollution in our oceans and how that impacts humans as well as wildlife.

Northwestern study reveals 'silent hazard' lurking beneath Chicago
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Northwestern study reveals 'silent hazard' lurking beneath Chicago

Northwestern University professor Alessandro Rotta Loria talks about the prevalence of underground climate change and how it is impacting major global cities including Chicago.

Northwestern University professor Alessandro Rotta Loria talks about the prevalence of underground climate change and how it is impacting major global cities including Chicago.

Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
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Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges

Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.

Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.