
Why some Chicago neighborhoods are more prone to deadly summer heat
The temperature in your neighborhood is determined in part by the number of trees and parks and how much pavement and industry there is.
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The temperature in your neighborhood is determined in part by the number of trees and parks and how much pavement and industry there is.
The EPA’s state-by-state analysis means Florida gets the largest share of funds this year.
Companies are keeping prices the same while shrinking quantities.
A new study suggests dozens of U.S. cities are at risk for mpox outbreaks this summer. Health officials say they are working to prevent the scale of infections.
Experts weigh in on what makes Chicago a haven for different animals and plants.
The county is treating an influx of migrants while preparing for a wave of low-income patients to lose Medicaid health insurance.
The turtles are usually found living in shallow ponds or streams, including the Chicago River, Lake Michigan and smaller lagoons.
A team of WBEZ and Chicago-Sun Times reporters ventured onto the river this week to catch their own glimpse of the hefty turtle, nicknamed “Chonkosaurus.”
A team of journalists and an expert from the Field Museum set out this week to find the renowned reptile that had recently been spotted on the Chicago River.
The bill passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and is expected to be signed by Governor JB Pritzker.