Organizers strive for ‘the most sustainable’ Democratic National Convention yet
Large events like the Democratic National Convention have huge carbon footprints, from transporting crowds to powering large facilities and feeding thousands.
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Climate change is a defining issue for young voters. Neither Harris nor Trump are doing enough, they say.
Polling shows Gen Z and Millennials are more concerned with climate change and more likely to have it sway their votes than older generations.
Why were there so many dragonflies along the Chicago lakefront this weekend?
Researchers are using recent advances in insect genetics to better piece together the migratory journeys of the swarms of green darners.
Pro-Palestinian U. of C. graduates receive withheld degrees
The disciplinary cases against 11 students who participated in the on-campus encampments were dismissed, and the five graduating students involved received their diplomas.
2 fans charged with trespassing after delaying last inning of White Sox-Cubs City Series game
The last inning of Saturday night’s White Sox-Cubs game was delayed several minutes when two fans trespassed onto Guaranteed Rate Field.
2 men and 1 teen shot at Roseland gas station, police say
One victim, 16, is in critical condition and two others are in good condition. No one is in custody.
Police: 2 men shot in Englewood restaurant
A victim is in critical condition. Two men were taken in for questioning.
3 teens shot in 2 separate shootings, Chicago police say
The shootings, only an hour apart, were in the Douglas and Pilsen neighborhoods. The three young victims are in good and fair condition.
Community group retrieves over 60 Divvy bikes from Lake Michigan since June
Residents concerned about chemicals leaching into the lake, but the Alliance for the Great Lakes notes that plastics are a much bigger concern.
Neighbors frustrated as ticketed events such as Lolla, NASCAR close parts of Grant Park for more than 70 days
Ticketed festivals like Lollapalooza, NASCAR and Sueños are increasingly limiting public access to Grant Park during prime summer months.