Safety tips for driving during the eclipse
Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.
Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.
Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.
Southern Illinois University hosts Crossroads Eclipse Festival
Southern Illinois University in Carbondale is going all out for this Monday's solar eclipse with a four-day festival to celebrate. The university is partnering with NASA for the Crossroads Eclipse Festival since Carbondale will be in the path of totality.
Southern Illinois University in Carbondale is going all out for this Monday's solar eclipse with a four-day festival to celebrate. The university is partnering with NASA for the Crossroads Eclipse Festival since Carbondale will be in the path of totality.
Everything you need to know about Monday's solar eclipse
Indianapolis will be in the path of totality for this Monday's solar eclipse. Brian Murphy, Director of Holcomb Observatory at Butler University breaks down what you need to know about watching the eclipse in Indianapolis and Chicago.
Indianapolis will be in the path of totality for this Monday's solar eclipse. Brian Murphy, Director of Holcomb Observatory at Butler University breaks down what you need to know about watching the eclipse in Indianapolis and Chicago.
Reusing eclipse glasses? Here’s how to make sure they’re still safe to use
Eclipse glasses from the last eclipse still tucked away in a drawer? Here's how to check to see if they're still safe.
Eclipse glasses from the last eclipse still tucked away in a drawer? Here's how to check to see if they're still safe.
Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos
Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.
Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.
Total eclipse: Indiana declares state of emergency ahead of Monday's event
The state of Indiana has declared a state of emergency over Monday's solar eclipse and the anticipated hundreds of thousands of people expected to flock to the state. Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield joined Good Day Chicago on Friday with what they're expecting.
The state of Indiana has declared a state of emergency over Monday's solar eclipse and the anticipated hundreds of thousands of people expected to flock to the state. Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield joined Good Day Chicago on Friday with what they're expecting.
Hoffman Estates teacher plans epic eclipse skydiving adventure: 'I've been talking about this forever'
A teacher from Hoffman Estates has an unconventional plan to observe the upcoming solar eclipse: by skydiving.
A teacher from Hoffman Estates has an unconventional plan to observe the upcoming solar eclipse: by skydiving.
Hoffman Estates teacher to skydive during eclipse
One teacher is planning to skydive during Monday's solar eclipse!
One teacher is planning to skydive during Monday's solar eclipse!
Six ways to safely watch the eclipse
Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.
Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.
'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Chicago solar eclipse map: Path through Illinois, peak times on April 8
Check out these maps to help you prepare for the moment the moon covers the sun during the solar eclipse on Monday.
Check out these maps to help you prepare for the moment the moon covers the sun during the solar eclipse on Monday.
2024 Solar Eclipse: Short-term rentals along path of totality almost completely booked
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
Short-term rentals along the path of totality for the April 8th solar eclipse are nearly completely booked, according to a new report.
How to check your eclipse glasses to make sure they work
Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.
Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.
How much are you spending for the eclipse? Here’s what Americans are saying
If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?
If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?
Chicago Solar Eclipse 2024: Where and when to see path of totality on April 8
While Chicago won't be in the path of totality, the solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to offer a breathtaking show in the city.
While Chicago won't be in the path of totality, the solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to offer a breathtaking show in the city.
The great April eclipse: All you need to know
How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.
How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.
Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
Solar eclipse countdown underway across the country
More than 31 million people, from Texas to Maine, will be in a prime location to witness a total solar eclipse. In Chicago, we'll still be able to see a partial eclipse. The eclipse will occur at different times in each state on Monday.
More than 31 million people, from Texas to Maine, will be in a prime location to witness a total solar eclipse. In Chicago, we'll still be able to see a partial eclipse. The eclipse will occur at different times in each state on Monday.
Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed
The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.
The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.