City of Chicago rejects $500M in asphalt bids due to pollution concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has rejected bids for more than $500 million in city work sought by a McKinley Park asphalt maker and several rivals, saying that the companies must show plans to control pollution.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has rejected bids for more than $500 million in city work sought by a McKinley Park asphalt maker and several rivals, saying that the companies must show plans to control pollution.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Florida woman spots 'fire rainbow' in sky
Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.
Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.
Native plants added to Chicago River to improve water quality, fish habitat
A special effort on the Chicago River aims to improve fish habitats and clean up the water.
A special effort on the Chicago River aims to improve fish habitats and clean up the water.
Native plants added to Chicago River to improve water quality, fish habitat
A special effort on the Chicago River was underway Wednesday to improve fish habitats and clean up the water.
A special effort on the Chicago River was underway Wednesday to improve fish habitats and clean up the water.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
California court rules a bumblebee is a fish under environmental law
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’
“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.
“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.
Air conditioning controversy: Alderman says apartment where 3 women died won't turn on A/C until June
“Maybe we need an ordinance telling people that they have to provide AC for their residents,” Ald. Maria Hadden said. "I'm not sure where we're going with that. But we all know climate change is here. It gets hotter sooner. The weather's less predictable and these management companies are going to have to use their common sense to put the life and health of their residents first."
“Maybe we need an ordinance telling people that they have to provide AC for their residents,” Ald. Maria Hadden said. "I'm not sure where we're going with that. But we all know climate change is here. It gets hotter sooner. The weather's less predictable and these management companies are going to have to use their common sense to put the life and health of their residents first."
Texas trophy: Man hooks 300-pound alligator gar outside Houston
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
Pritzker announces $30M for 14 critical Lake County stormwater projects
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a major step in helping to manage flooding in Lake County.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a major step in helping to manage flooding in Lake County.
'No Mow May' – not lazy, just saving the bees
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
How bad is Chicago's air pollution?
Dr. Cedric "Jamie" Rutland, national spokesperson from the American Lung Association, breaks down their latest report that found Chicago is one of the most polluted cities in the United States.
Dr. Cedric "Jamie" Rutland, national spokesperson from the American Lung Association, breaks down their latest report that found Chicago is one of the most polluted cities in the United States.
$2M in additional federal funding going toward Chicago's CTA
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
Senator Dick Durbin announces more federal funding Chicago's CTA
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
The CTA has about two dozen electric buses in use, but the goal is to transition the entire fleet to 100-percent electric.
Chicago announces 'Our Roots Chicago' tree equity initiative
The city of Chicago is celebrating Arbor Day with the announcement of the ?Our Roots Chicago? tree equity initiative. The city and the health department are teaming up with community partners to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. They are also looking to plant in neighborhoods that lack a tree population.
The city of Chicago is celebrating Arbor Day with the announcement of the ?Our Roots Chicago? tree equity initiative. The city and the health department are teaming up with community partners to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. They are also looking to plant in neighborhoods that lack a tree population.
Pilsen residents rally against Chicago metal recycling company that they say is polluting the air
An 8-year-old with asthma says her lungs are being destroyed by polluters. "My asthma inhaler, I always have to carry, sometimes I can’t breathe."
An 8-year-old with asthma says her lungs are being destroyed by polluters. "My asthma inhaler, I always have to carry, sometimes I can’t breathe."
Pilsen residents oppose permit renewal for metal plant
Fears are mounting of a growing pollution threat in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood. Now, there?s an effort to stop it.
Fears are mounting of a growing pollution threat in Chicago?s Pilsen neighborhood. Now, there?s an effort to stop it.
Ex-fire chief killed in Nebraska wildfires, 15 firefighters hurt
Wildfires sweeping through Nebraska killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters this weekend.
Wildfires sweeping through Nebraska killed a retired fire chief and injured at least 15 firefighters this weekend.