Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Crabtree Nature Center undergoes $2 million transformation
Crabtree is one of many facilities in the Forest Preserves of Cook County system, which encompasses more than 70,000 acres.
Crabtree is one of many facilities in the Forest Preserves of Cook County system, which encompasses more than 70,000 acres.
Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
NASA to resume Chicago flyovers Tuesday as part of research project
Scientists with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center will once again fly over the skies of Chicago Tuesday to conduct a research project on air quality.
Scientists with NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center will once again fly over the skies of Chicago Tuesday to conduct a research project on air quality.
75 students graduate from Cook County 'Forest Preserve Experience'
Seventy-five high school students braved wasp nests, spiders and a week-long heatwave to complete a five-week-long forest preserve program in Cook County.
Seventy-five high school students braved wasp nests, spiders and a week-long heatwave to complete a five-week-long forest preserve program in Cook County.
Dead bats reported washing ashore from Lake Michigan
Some environmental groups are raising concerns about disturbing discoveries on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Some environmental groups are raising concerns about disturbing discoveries on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Evanston businesses no longer providing plastic shopping bags
Evanston businesses will no longer provide plastic shopping bags starting Tuesday due to a new ban.
Evanston businesses will no longer provide plastic shopping bags starting Tuesday due to a new ban.
Evanston businesses no longer providing plastic shopping bags
Evanston businesses will no longer provide plastic shopping bags starting Tuesday due to a new ban.
Evanston businesses will no longer provide plastic shopping bags starting Tuesday due to a new ban.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Deep Tunnel under pressure: 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.
Sensors to track climate change effects across Chicago
A climate change research project hosted by Chicago State University is underway on the city's South Side.
A climate change research project hosted by Chicago State University is underway on the city's South Side.
More legal troubles loom for Trump International Hotel and Tower over alleged misuse of Chicago River water
Two Chicago area groups dedicated to protecting the environment have threatened to take legal action against Trump International Hotel and Tower.
Two Chicago area groups dedicated to protecting the environment have threatened to take legal action against Trump International Hotel and Tower.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Entire state of Illinois under air quality alert because of Canadian wildfire smoke
The wildfire smoke brings a toxic brew of contaminants known as “particulate matter 2.5." Wearing N-95 or KN-95 masks can help filter out the dangerous pollution.
The wildfire smoke brings a toxic brew of contaminants known as “particulate matter 2.5." Wearing N-95 or KN-95 masks can help filter out the dangerous pollution.
Alaska's Shishaldin Volcano explosion sends ash and steam 40,000 feet into the air
On Friday morning, at least two explosions were seen coming from the volcano and sent ash and steam into the air.
On Friday morning, at least two explosions were seen coming from the volcano and sent ash and steam into the air.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
Despite recent downpours, Illinois still experiencing drought
To truly say the drought is over, the Chicago region needs about a weekly inch to 1 1⁄2 inches of rain through the beginning of September.
To truly say the drought is over, the Chicago region needs about a weekly inch to 1 1⁄2 inches of rain through the beginning of September.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.