environment

It’s not just that sea levels are rising. Scientists believe fossil fuel extraction and river engineering are also factors behind coastline disappearance.

The objection was drafted by Prairie Rivers Network. WNIJ’s Jess Savage sat down with Director of Water Policy Robert Hirschfeld to learn more about why they wrote to the EPA about the ruling.

Recent data from the USDA shows that the gap between the annual costs farmers pay and the price they receive for their crops is one of the widest in a decade. But experts say there’s more to the story.

Some people may not be ready to take down their Christmas tree just yet, but for those who are, one northern Illinois organization is giving you a more sustainable option. Jess Savage has more.

It’s been another tough year for farmers in Illinois. Profits have plummeted and margins are razor-thin. Economists from the University of Illinois have been traveling around the state to meet farmers where they’re at and present their research findings. WNIJ’s Jess Savage recently caught up with the road show in DeKalb.

A proposed data center in DeKalb’s industrial district has been officially recommended by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission. Many residents have concerns.

Commuters all across the Great Lakes region faced whiteout snow conditions this morning. The burst of snow was due to the so-called “lake effect,” and it’s unusual this early in the season.

We’re deep into fall here in northern Illinois, and a thick layer of leaves crunch underfoot. While many of us are gearing up for the annual chore of raking up the leaves in our yards, environment reporter Jess Savage has been learning about why many species benefit from the leaves staying put all winter.

An old factory in Aurora is getting a new life. The Pratt Building is slated to become an operations hub for TerraCycle.

Some might assume that birding is only for hikers that go deep into the wilderness to find the rarest birds. But some organizations host events to make the activity more accessible for everyone. WNIJ’s Jess Savage reports on one event taking place in Freeport this weekend in coordination with Birdability Week.