Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, ...

Four of Illinois' 40 native snake species are venomous, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Lesser goldfinches feast on the seeds of weedy, invasive plants such as thistles and dandelions, which are abundant in the ...

Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, Makanda, Illinois might be the most delightful town you’ve never heard ...