Warning: Palos Park police caution against deadly Jack-o-Lantern mushrooms
They're orange, glow at night and can be deadly if they are eaten.
They're orange, glow at night and can be deadly if they are eaten.
Amazing fall getaways all within the confines of Illinois
The summer travel season is winding down but before the cold weather comes around many are squeezing in a nice fall trip and you don't have to go too far.
The summer travel season is winding down but before the cold weather comes around many are squeezing in a nice fall trip and you don't have to go too far.
Spotted lanternflies invade Illinois
Illinois is the latest state to find invasive spotted lanternflies, an winged insect that?s spreading across the eastern U.S. and is subject to squish-on-sight requests in New York and elsewhere.
Illinois is the latest state to find invasive spotted lanternflies, an winged insect that?s spreading across the eastern U.S. and is subject to squish-on-sight requests in New York and elsewhere.
NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space
A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.
A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.
Watch: Tennessee couple rattled by venomous snake found nesting in baby's stroller
A Tennessee couple was left in shock recently after they found a venomous copperhead snake nesting in their baby's stroller.
A Tennessee couple was left in shock recently after they found a venomous copperhead snake nesting in their baby's stroller.
Harvest Moon: Last Supermoon of 2023 happens Friday
The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.
The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.
3 astronauts back on Earth after being stuck in space for a year
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.
One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.
Transplant recipient becomes dino doc for a day
A boy's dream of becoming a paleontologist came true this week.
A boy's dream of becoming a paleontologist came true this week.
Northern Lights activity to increase, include auroras further south due to escalating Sun activity
Skygazers in the northern U.S. will want to stay tuned for more aurora light forecasts in the coming years as peak solar activity is expected in 2025 during the Solar Cycle 25.
Skygazers in the northern U.S. will want to stay tuned for more aurora light forecasts in the coming years as peak solar activity is expected in 2025 during the Solar Cycle 25.
Dive into the fascinating world of science at the 2nd annual South Side Science Festival at UChicago
University of Chicago professors Maanasa Raghavan, Hannes Bernien and Sarah King preview this Saturday's second annual South Side Science Festival.
University of Chicago professors Maanasa Raghavan, Hannes Bernien and Sarah King preview this Saturday's second annual South Side Science Festival.
Watch: Historic banyan tree, scorched during Maui wildfires, sprouts new leaves
The historic banyan tree, which was scorched during the wildfires in Lahaina in August, began to sprout new leaves this month.
The historic banyan tree, which was scorched during the wildfires in Lahaina in August, began to sprout new leaves this month.
Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
James Webb telescope captures colorful bursts of gas, dust in new image
The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
The star is a few tens of thousands of years old, a baby compared to our sun which is estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
Dazzling auroras could be on display from Seattle to Boston Tuesday during geomagnetic storm watch
Auroras lights could be visible low on the horizon for the U.S. Northern Tier, including in Seattle, Great Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston. Here's why.
Auroras lights could be visible low on the horizon for the U.S. Northern Tier, including in Seattle, Great Falls, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston. Here's why.
Watch: Boaters get incredible front-row seat to humpback whale feeding frenzy
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
NASA releases UFO report with no evidence of extraterrestrial origin
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the agency wants to shift the conversation about UFOs “from sensationalism to science.”
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the agency wants to shift the conversation about UFOs “from sensationalism to science.”
Webb telescope detects possible signs of life on distant planet
Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.
Located about 120 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo, K2-18 b lies within the habitable zone of a nearby star.
Chicago professor questions extraterrestrial claims after alleged alien bodies presented to Mexico's Congress
The truth is out there, but maybe not in Mexico City after a wild presentation of two alleged alien bodies in their Congress.
The truth is out there, but maybe not in Mexico City after a wild presentation of two alleged alien bodies in their Congress.
Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.



















