Wheelchair initiative in Will County expands opportunities for individuals with disabilities to explore nature
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
Chicago volunteers pitch in to help migratory birds get safe passage this spring
Spring means a return of Chicago’s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city.
Spring means a return of Chicago’s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city.
Chicago volunteers pitch in to help migratory birds get safe passage this spring
Spring means a return of Chicago?s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city. As FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports, some humans are trying to make it a safer flight for the birds.
Spring means a return of Chicago?s wildlife and millions of birds are migrating through the city. As FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports, some humans are trying to make it a safer flight for the birds.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers
The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.
The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.
Historic cicada emergence heads for Chicago
Two broods of cicadas will be popping up all over the Chicago area in a matter of weeks, making for a noisy start to the summer.
Two broods of cicadas will be popping up all over the Chicago area in a matter of weeks, making for a noisy start to the summer.
Northern Lights in Chicago: Possible visibility continues Sunday night amid extreme geomagnetic storms
Chicagoans could be in for another dazzling display of the Northern Lights on Sunday night as Earth continues to be blasted by a historic geomagnetic storm that hasn’t been experienced in decades.
Chicagoans could be in for another dazzling display of the Northern Lights on Sunday night as Earth continues to be blasted by a historic geomagnetic storm that hasn’t been experienced in decades.
Northern Lights in Chicago: Aurora could be visible again Saturday night
A historic geomagnetic storm that brought a spectacular display of the Northern Lights over Chicago and as far south as Florida and Texas on Friday night shows no signs of slowing down.
A historic geomagnetic storm that brought a spectacular display of the Northern Lights over Chicago and as far south as Florida and Texas on Friday night shows no signs of slowing down.
PHOTOS: Northern Lights put on dazzling display across Chicago area
The magnificent Northern Lights were captured in photos across the Chicago area on Friday night.
The magnificent Northern Lights were captured in photos across the Chicago area on Friday night.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
Northern Lights spotted over Chicago amid severe solar storm
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Alabama overnight and early Saturday morning.
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Alabama overnight and early Saturday morning.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
White pelicans steal the show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about white pelicans.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about white pelicans.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Archaeopteryx is one of Field Museum’s greatest-ever acquisitions
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."