Illinois insects have wildly different winter survival plans. Honeybees stay put in their hives and vibrate for warmth, but bumblebee queens must find shelter underground or in logs to make it through ...

October in Northern Illinois brings steady daylight loss, starting with nearly 12 hours of light and ending with just over 10 ...

Northern Illinois typically sees its first real snow in November, but don't be surprised if the region throws a curveball with early October flakes or a surprise October snowstorm.

After one of the wettest summers on record, Rockford and the region are watching to see what kind of fall colors emerge when ...

From 11th Street to East State, these six Rockford areas are getting extra attention after a pedestrian safety review.

Rockford has hundreds of license plate reading cameras scattered across town, from Loves Park to Machesney Park. These small ...

The Starbucks on South Perryville Road in Rockford is closing its doors after this Saturday. It's one of 250 locations ...

Northern Illinois faces a real spike in deer collisions starting now through winter. The animals are in mating season and ...

Right now in Illinois, yellowjackets are at their peak. September and October bring thousands of these aggressive wasps out ...

More than seven thousand hotel workers across downtown Chicago have voted to strike. Housekeepers, front desk staff, and ...

Northwestern and University of Chicago both cracked the top 10 in the latest national college rankings, placing two powerhouse schools right here in Illinois for students looking to stay close to home ...

Cheese has become one of the most shoplifted items at grocery stores across the country, and local retailers are noticing the trend right here in Illinois too.