Chicago expert: UN treaty to end plastic pollution could mean major changes
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
Butter made from carbon in Batavia tastes like the real thing
A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.
Cook County Sheriff substation still not open in South Loop
A Cook County Sheriff's substation was supposed to open in the South Loop near the Roosevelt CTA Red Line stop on June 1, but now we're learning it could open as soon as Monday.
Semi crash spills pipes all over I-88, damages some cars
Westbound lanes of I-88 were shut down for hours in Downers Grove after a semi crash spilled cargo all over the roadway.
16 Chicago public schools to receive funding for community partnerships
A sustainable community school is a school with an emphasis on wraparound services and community partnerships.
In Southwest Michigan, erosion takes away beaches more every year
On average, Southwest Michigan loses more than a foot of shoreline every year. But one specific area in Berrien County lost 75 feet in four years.
North Chicago man allegedly dealt meth out of house with day care
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man for allegedly dealing meth at a North Chicago, Illinois home that also housed a home day care.
Memorial grows after 2-year-old killed, 12 hurt in crash at Oswego Portillo's
A memorial continued to grow Thursday outside the Portillo's restaurant in Oswego, Illinois, a day after a 2-year-old boy was killed and 13 other people were injured when a car crashed through the entrance.
Video shows aggressive passenger on CTA train with no security
No charges have been filed against the man seen in the video instigating the fight on the Red Line. But it is an example of a type of incident on train cars that leads to feelings of unsafety.
EPA seeks to walk back greenhouse gas regulations, expert raises alarm
The Illinois EPA said it reviewing the proposal to rescind the declaration issued back in 2009 under President Barack Obama.
Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
Rush Hospital recovering from air conditioning outage
Rush Hospital in Chicago has told paramedics to bypass their emergency department and canceled surgeries for the day after an earlier air conditioning outage amid high heat and humidity.
Storms with heavy rains flood Chicago area streets and homes
Chicago residents are cleaning up after strong storms with hard rains caused flash flooding Friday, especially on the South Side.
NU researchers' tool to measures communities' vulnerability to heat
The researchers have been tracking the heat, and the way it impacts parts of the city differently, in a brand-new way that could ultimately provide relief for some Chicagoans.
Experts explore how community-based strategies fight climate change
A new report details how getting involved can make an impact — and how community-based strategies can significantly reduce emissions.