These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
The Chicago Report: Data centers & environmental policy
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Expert explains how warm, dry weather could impact Chicago?s fall colors
Dr. Christy Rollinson from The Morton Arboretum explains how drought and late-season heat may cause trees to drop leaves early and change the timing of peak fall foliage.
Dr. Christy Rollinson from The Morton Arboretum explains how drought and late-season heat may cause trees to drop leaves early and change the timing of peak fall foliage.
Eco-friendly travel tips for your next fall getaway
Orbridge President Jim Staples shares how travelers can reduce their carbon footprint while exploring destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
Orbridge President Jim Staples shares how travelers can reduce their carbon footprint while exploring destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
Solar tax credit ending early creates urgency for homeowners, business owners
Windfree Solar CEO Eric Heineman explains why the federal residential clean energy tax credit is being phased out nearly a decade ahead of schedule and why those considering solar need to act quickly.
Windfree Solar CEO Eric Heineman explains why the federal residential clean energy tax credit is being phased out nearly a decade ahead of schedule and why those considering solar need to act quickly.
Chicago air quality alerts prompting cause for concern
Poor air quality has been hammering Chicago the past few days due to wildfire smoke.
Poor air quality has been hammering Chicago the past few days due to wildfire smoke.
Lollapalooza goes green again with hybrid battery-powered main stage | ChicagoNOW
After making history last year as the first major U.S. festival to power its Main Stage entirely with a hybrid battery system, Lollapalooza is bringing back its hybrid-powered Main Stage for 2025. Director of Operations and Sustainability with C3 Presents Jake Perry talks more about how this works.
After making history last year as the first major U.S. festival to power its Main Stage entirely with a hybrid battery system, Lollapalooza is bringing back its hybrid-powered Main Stage for 2025. Director of Operations and Sustainability with C3 Presents Jake Perry talks more about how this works.
Demolition of historic Damen Silos raises concerns among McKinley Park neighbors
As a city contractor begins tearing down the Damen Silos, residents worry about environmental risks and unknown redevelopment plans?Anthony Moser of Neighbors for Environmental Justice weighs in.
As a city contractor begins tearing down the Damen Silos, residents worry about environmental risks and unknown redevelopment plans?Anthony Moser of Neighbors for Environmental Justice weighs in.
Photographer David Zurick captures America's "Third Coast" in new book | ChicagoNOW
You've probably heard the Great Lakes called "the third coast," but a new photobook is making the case that this stretch of shoreline deserves a much bigger spotlight. David Zurick is the photographer behind The Third Coast: America's Great Lakes Shoreline, a stunning, full-color journey around all five Great Lakes.
You've probably heard the Great Lakes called "the third coast," but a new photobook is making the case that this stretch of shoreline deserves a much bigger spotlight. David Zurick is the photographer behind The Third Coast: America's Great Lakes Shoreline, a stunning, full-color journey around all five Great Lakes.
What is corn sweat? How Midwest crops are fueling summer humidity
As dangerously hot weather is set to blister over Chicago this week, a Midwest-centric term "corn sweat" is making its rounds yet again.
As dangerously hot weather is set to blister over Chicago this week, a Midwest-centric term "corn sweat" is making its rounds yet again.
EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
How urban beekeeping is thriving in Chicago neighborhoods
You may not hear them over the sound of traffic, but bees are busy making honey across Chicago. FOX 32 follows one beekeeper proving urban apiaries aren't just possible, they're essential.
You may not hear them over the sound of traffic, but bees are busy making honey across Chicago. FOX 32 follows one beekeeper proving urban apiaries aren't just possible, they're essential.
Paris on Politics: Lake Michigan has fallen 4 feet since 2020
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
Trump administration backs out of plan to publish key climate reports on NASA website
The Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to host major national climate change reports on NASA’s website.
The Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to host major national climate change reports on NASA’s website.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Trump Tower to pay $4.8M in settlement over Chicago River violations
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life.
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Cicada shows up in Chicago a year late: 'Bro overslept'
A post on Reddit is going viral after someone found a cicada in their neighborhood.
A post on Reddit is going viral after someone found a cicada in their neighborhood.
New mural across the street from FOX 32 takes Gabby and Jenna on an adventure | ChicagoNOW
A new mural is being created on the Prudential Building in Chicago across the street from FOX 32, which led to Gabriella Premus and Jenna Carroll going on a bit of a road trip!
A new mural is being created on the Prudential Building in Chicago across the street from FOX 32, which led to Gabriella Premus and Jenna Carroll going on a bit of a road trip!