As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it’s warm.

The designation is given to communities with a sufficient proportion of certified, wildlife-friendly properties and environment-related education and outreach.

Lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills that could be acted on before the General Assembly adjourns ...

She enjoyed learning about and observing the natural world. She landscaped with Illinois native plants, fed the birds, and visited places in the western U.S. and Canada with her daughters.

The vast majority of the ideas won’t make it to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker or become law, but the list of proposals ...

Danville Public Library is finding new ways to share knowledge and resources with the community. Three years after a native plant garden was installed at the library, visitors can now take home free ...

The gala scheduled for 5 p.m. at Wentz Concert Hall in downtown Naperville will include the live concert, an open bar, plated ...

The state has designated the soybean as Illinois’ official state bean. House Bill 4439 passed both chambers of the Legislature on Jan. 6, and now is awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature.

The fabric may prevent weed growth for a couple of years, but it can eventually cause plant damage, according to the University of Illinois ... achieved by planting native species, which allows ...