The morning is calm and clear. Probably the coolest time of day, the temperature is in the upper 50s. I walk to the lake to look at this summer scene. A phoebe nesting here is active. Red-eyed vireos ...

Beatriz Swanson can remember the first time she saw the blinking glow. She was 10 years old, growing up in Mexico, when two ...

Reports of fewer fireflies in recent years have sparked worry for the future of the insect’s population. More sightings this ...

The Illinois River and Kalmiopsis Wilderness can feel like a gigantic place — the mountains and canyons seem to swallow you whole — but it's the small things, a wildflower no bigger than the tip of a ...

It looks like the Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program has found yet another Illinois state champion tree: a rare ...

These picturesque beaches have a lot to offer, including some of the best scenery you've ever seen - check them out on your next trip for a fun adventure.

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Don’t just hope to find some pretty wildflowers while on a leisurely walk. Go walking specifically to find wildflowers on that wish list you made one evening instead of watching television. Go ...

Looking for beautiful places to escape for the weekend in Illinois? These 10 charming towns offer scenic views and delightful experiences for perfect getaways! 1. Taylorville ...

Today, we’re looking most closely at the Grand Illinois Trail and why you should add it to your cycling bucket list. Let’s dive in!

Gov. JB Pritzker says he is not one of the people on a list of politicians that law enforcement discovered after arresting alleged Minnesota lawmaker shooter Vance Boelter.