Asian carp. Zebra and quagga mussels. Brazilian elodea and Eurasian watermilfoil. Their names read like a list of recent headlines. All of these aquatic animals … Read more ›
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From the community
The Month of May Highlights Issue of Invasive Species in Illinois
Invasive species, organisms that are reproducing and expanding the areas they occupy outside their historically documented native ranges, have become a considerable problem throughout the … Read more ›
Elk herd, longtime area residents
The northwest corner of Higgins and Arlington Heights may look like an empty, fenced-in field most of the time, but, yes, there are elk in … Read more ›
Saturday night is prime time for Lyrids meteoroid watching
Saturday night promises to be cold, a little damp and dark — a great night to be outdoors, if you’re a stargazer. The hours from … Read more ›
From the community
Lake and Cook County Residents: Help protect your lake from invasion!
Have you seen zebra mussels on docks, buoys, and bottoms of boats in lakes and ponds near your homes? Have you found it difficult to … Read more ›
The lowly dandelion: It’s got some good points
Dandelions are cropping up in lawns all over suburbia and the city–and that’s got homeowners screaming as it usually does this time of year. Some … Read more ›
Cook County Forest Preserve wants to borrow $70 million
The Cook County Forest Preserve District moved ahead Wednesday with a plan to borrow up to $70 million to buy land and make repairs to … Read more ›
State park entrance fees: Illinois’ proposal for entry fees at state parks is seen as a sign of the times
At Starved Rock State Park, Wanda Boggs prepared sandwiches Tuesday on a vast lawn in front of the visitor center as two of her grandchildren … Read more ›
State parks could charge admission fees, under legislation the Illinois House passed
Visitors to Illinois state parks would face admission fees for the first time under legislation the Illinois House passed Monday. The bill would allow the … Read more ›
From the community
Lake and Cook County Residents: Help protect your lake from invasion!
Have you seen zebra mussels on docks, buoys, and bottoms of boats in lakes and ponds near your homes? Have you found it difficult to … Read more ›
