Lake Huron sinkhole may hold secrets to how Earth got its oxygen

Scientists have discovered a previously unconsidered link between the length of daytime and the oxygen levels on Earth. Their theory was inspired by what they found at the bottom of Lake Huron.

Fall gardening tips for small urban yards
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Landscape expert Connie Rivera dishes out some tips for better gardening this fall in the Chicago area.

Black bear carcass found along northern Indiana road

The carcass of a black bear was discovered along a northern Indiana road on Wednesday, according to state wildlife officials.

NOAA spots possible unidentified jellyfish

NOAA Ocean Exploration thinks it could have discovered a new species of jellyfish during a dive last month.

Over 15-foot python nabbed during 2021 Florida Python Challenge

The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.

Will County removing Hammel Woods Dam on the DuPage River
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Ralph Schultz, executive director of the Will County Forest Preserve, explains why they are removing the Hammel Woods Dam. Footage provided by Forest Preserve District of Will County.

Carol Stream woman faces charges in Yellowstone bear encounter

A Carol Stream woman faces criminal charges after she was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in Yellowstone National Park.

Asteroid the size of Giza pyramid, Taj Mahal passes 'close' to Earth

The 2008 GO20 asteroid is between 318 and 720 feet tall and has drawn comparisons to the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

West Nile Virus found in McHenry County mosquitos

The McHenry County Department of Health confirmed Friday mosquitos collected in Fox River Grove have tested positive for West Nile Virus.