Chicago area air quality improving, but wildfire effects may linger a few days
The air in Chicago isn’t colored in a hazy dystopian orange like some parts of the East Coast, but wildfires raging in Canada may continue to affect air quality in the city and across Illinois for the next several days.
Johnson speaks at annual 'Cities Initiative' climate change conference
Leaders from over 230 member cities across the United States and Canada, including Chicago, gathered to discuss pressing environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes region.
Protesters take to City Hall in fight against Southside Recycling
Southeast Side residents called on Mayor Brandon Johnson to support them and not allow the metal shredding company to operate in their community.
Chicago communities using artistic expression to highlight climate change issues
Chicagoans are harnessing the power of community and art to raise awareness of climate change and environmental justice.
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
Chicago restaurant embraces seaweed straws
Seaweed straws offer a similar texture and feel to plastic but have the advantage of being compostable within just 50 days.
Great Lakes designated as first-ever 'freshwater hope spot'
The Shedd Aquarium was instrumental in efforts to get the Great Lakes designated as the first-ever "Freshwater Hope Spot."
BP's Whiting refinery hit with largest fine for pollution under Clean Air Act: EPA
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
Aerial spraying to combat 'Spongy Moth Caterpillars' begins in Chicago suburb
Low-flying helicopters took to the skies over a Chicago suburb on Tuesday to release a spray with a purpose.
Deerfield residents fight against industrial park proposal due to pollution concerns
Just weeks after packing the Deerfield Village Hall, hundreds of residents are planning another demonstration to block redevelopment plans for the old Baxter International headquarters.
