Illinois state lawmaker hosts environmental fest at Northwest Side Chicago park

Planet-friendly local organizations and businesses were on hand, and educational panel discussions focused on native plants, flood mitigation, and green infrastructure.

• Apr 21, 2024

South Elgin fifth graders take on mission to keep plastic out of landfills

Throughout the week, the plastic is assembled in bags that are placed in front of every classroom. It all ends up in Mr. Robinson's classroom – which doubles as a recycling hub.

• Apr 12, 2024

One tribe's fight to save the Great Lakes from oil pipeline

The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.

• Mar 15, 2024

Environmental concerns at proposed Morgan Park migrant tent camp site

City Hall said it needs to do a thorough investigation to make sure the site is safe.

• Dec 18, 2023

Jellyfish-like creatures that spit out waste found on Texas beaches

The floating jellyfish-like blobs with stinging tentacles have been described as "beautiful and wicked."

• Jul 6, 2023

'Chicago In Transition:' A CBS 2 year-end special from 1972

Issues such as racism, crime, and the economy were front and center much as they are today. And back then CBS 2’s news team examined the trends and what the city needed to do to change. Anchorman Bob McBride is the host for “Chicago in Transition: The Legacy ’72, The Challenge ’73."

• Dec 29, 2022