Biden announces unprecedented oil withdrawal from U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to reduce gas prices
The U.S. will release 180 million barrels over the next six months in an effort to lower prices and put pressure on oil companies.
Christian Elliott
Former Reset Intern
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Argonne National Laboratory research informs equitable rollout of electric vehicle charging stations
With electric vehicle sales on the rise, the race is on to build a network of convenient, affordable charging stations – and to do it fairly.
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Chicago’s birds are laying eggs much earlier due to climate change
A new study from the Field Museum drew on its vast collection of century-old eggs and modern nesting data from the Morton Arboretum.
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Some of Illinois’ last prairie land could be destroyed
Only one hundredth of one percent of Illinois’s original prairie lands still exist today.
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Chicago COVID-19 cases remain low while rates surge in Europe, Asia
Are local mask and vaccination mandates gone for good?
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Azaleas (and knock-knock jokes) abound at the Garfield Park Conservatory’s spring flower show
The knock-knock joke-themed spring show runs through May 8.
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Parents, students and teachers react to end of Chicago Public Schools mask mandate
Masks are optional in Chicago Public Schools as of Monday. How are parents feeling about the change?
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What’s the worst pothole in the Chicago area?
As the weather flip flops between spring and winter, extreme weather is wreaking havoc on roadways.
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River otters are back in Chicago! The once decimated native population is thriving.
Thirty years ago, scientists estimated only 100 of the slick mammals were left in Illinois. Now, more than 20,000 are traversing waterways across the state.
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How are Illinois colleges, universities handling mask requirements?
With Illinois’ mask mandate in the past, how are colleges and universities responding to this phase of the pandemic?
